Page 20 of Breaking Into Love

“I found out just before we arrived here. Tessa called Heath and told him, so we’d meet them here.”

“Wow,” Soph mouthed. “What was that like? Are they as badass as I hear?”

“We’re all the badass you need to worry about,” one of Soph’s mates warned her.

She waved her hand at him. “Ignore Xanthus, and tell me all.”

I wanted to, but I was too raw. So I smiled instead, hoping it hid any pain that might linger in my gaze. “They were great. It was a quick trip here.”

Too quick as far as I was concerned. I missed Webb and Tor as if I’d lost a piece of myself. I was pretty sure I had. Still, I desperately clung to the happiness of seeing my soul sisters. There would be time enough to deal with the pain later.

“Great?” Emma questioned with a lift of her brow. “I’ve heard them described many ways, but never as great. Are you sure you’re okay?”

I nodded, swallowing the emotion that wanted to spill out. I’d never been good at keeping secrets from these two, not when it came to personal stuff. Thankfully, I was saved by the entrance of the Liege Commander. We all came to our feet immediately, all the Enforcers going to attention while I stood there. Tessa remained seated.

“At ease,” he said with a wave of his hand. “I see you hiding behind our son, Tessa.”

“I don’t hide, Adam. You, of all people, know that,” she admonished.

The Commander pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head. “Officer Vectors, a word in private, please.”

“Yes, sir,” I agreed, instantly moving to follow him. I caught the look he threw his wife’s way and the saucy wink she threw back to him.

For some reason, seeing that play between the two settled my nerves. I only hoped he’d give me time to finish visiting with Emma and Soph before he sent me back home.

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