As Delaney predicted, two agonizing days passed before Draven finally reached the Den. The moment his feet hit the ground, his first priority wasn't to rest, but to contact Delaney. He mind-linked her, his tone urgent and strained with worry. "Delaney, I need you to put me on the phone with my mate. Right now."
Delaney's heart pounded in her chest. She had been tasked with keeping my dangerous location a secret, a request she had promised to uphold. Thinking quickly, she deflected his demand with a casual excuse, her mind racing. "Draven, did you reach safely? Luna is currently resting in her room, let me get to her. You can talk to me until then." She didn't wait for his response, sprinting toward the valley, her body humming with nervous energy. She had to get to me before he could get
