Taryn
I had one hand resting on the slight curve of my stomach as I stared down at the map on the table. Borders, alliances, travel routes—every inch of it looked the same, but everything had changed. The world was shifting under us.
Caz sat in the corner chair, arms crossed, watching me like a hawk. He didn’t say anything, but I could feel his wolf pacing beneath his skin.
Then there was a knock—three quick raps—and the door swung open before I could answer.
Jax stepped inside, tension rolling off him like heat.
“You need to read this.” He didn’t bother with greetings. Just walked over and handed me his phone.
I took it slowly, eyes flicking to Caz, who was already pushing to his feet.
The moment I saw it was from Daphne, my chest tightened.
I read every word.
Just heard Dane, Ca
