Valeria's POV
“Alpha Eric, how about my friend Ivy? Girls might get along better. As for me, I could accompany you back to the villa. If something happens, I’ll be there for you.” Henry slightly lowered his head as he gently made the suggestion to his Alpha.
“Sure. That works,” Eric replied, turning briefly to look at me. “Ivy is a capable warrior. Call me if anything happens.”
After a quick change into more comfortable clothes, I followed Ivy out of the Shone.
Without Eric around, happiness became as simple as breathing. As soon as the tension left my body, my limbs felt as light as leaves floating on the water, relaxed and free.
I let out a long breath, just like I always did after completing a mission back at the Nightveil pack.
Standing in the sunlight, I lifted my head, rose o
