---Evelyn---
I walked beside Daniel in silence the whole way to the packhouse. I could tell he had a lot on his mind about everything that had happened but was waiting to discuss it until everyone was together. Finally, we arrived and found Kate and Maia in the conference room with no Nate or Lucy to be found.
I looked at Daniel, who simply shrugged and simply said, “He needs some time with his mate. I’ll have him report in the morning.” Uh, what? Had he really been thinking about what Nate has been trying to say? I smiled up at him but he avoided eye contact. Well, I guess making a step and willing to be vulnerable about that choice are two different things.
“Well?” Daniel asked once everyone was settled around the table. I cleared my throat and began discussing everything that had ha
