Waiting for Jacob was starting to feel like a race against time.
Still, I knew the woman before me needed reassurance — and even if Everwatch Hall was Jacob’s estate, his stronghold, his kingdom — in the eyes of a human outsider, it had to appear orderly, safe, and familiar.
No detail could be missed.
No error forgiven.
Standing up slowly, I gave her a calm, steady smile.
“I understand your concerns, ma’am,” I said, voice even.
“But if you’ll allow me, I would like to give you a tour — so you can see firsthand how Lucky is doing.
My husband is currently away on business, but if you allow me to contact him to inform him of your visit, it would help put everyone at ease.”
She smiled kindly and nodded.
Without hesitation, I pulled out my cell phone and called Jacob — pressing the spe
