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I wanted to pout, but I forced my bottom lip to stay firmly in place. He was right. With Octavia here and Josie recovering, we needed to listen for any signs of trouble. I forced a smile, knowing he was saying nofor me. Everything he’d done had been to protect me, even when he’d rejected me in front of the school. Though he’d been in the wrong, he’d thought he was doing the right thing.

He held me against his chest, my head resting right over his heart. The comforting and steady beat of his heart soothed me while the buzz of our connection sprang to life and his musky sandalwood-and-amber scent wrapped around me. He trailed his fingertips along my arm and pressed his chin to the top of my head.

My chest expanded until it ached. I felt so special and loved. No one had ever made me feel this way before him, and I had no doubt he would always protect me, even at the cost of himself.

I felt the same way about him, and before I realized it, I fell into a blissful, peaceful sleep.

Raffe and Sky,Adam linked, stirring me from my rest.

My eyes cracked open, and for a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was. It sounded as if Adam was standing right over us.

Raffe tensed. I realized I was turned away from him and he was spooning me from behind. The way my body thrummed from his warmth had me not wanting to move an inch. This was what waking up with him would be like every day for the rest of my life, and Ilovedit.

What?Raffe asked as he pulled me closer.

It’s Dave,Adam said hurriedly.Get here fast.

CHAPTER FOUR

Despite the warmth from Raffe’s body, my blood turned cool and jolted, and my wolf stirred. My breath caught.Is he dead?As much as I wished I was concerned because he was a person, it wasn’t only that. He had answers that could get us closer to whoever had made him act for the Veiled Circle, the secret society that had kidnapped me.

He’s not dead, but he’s in a panic, demanding to talk to you,Adam replied.

Raffe’s arms tightened, and his wariness swirled between us as he linked,Then she’s not fucking coming. He doesn’t get to make demands.

I turned to him, lifting a brow. Not wanting Adam to overhear, I spoke out loud. “You actually think I’m not going?” There was no way in hell I was letting him exclude me. “I was the one he drugged, and I want to hear his explanation.”

He opened his mouth, but I wasn’t done. “And I’m notaskingfor permission. You’re my mate, not my boss. Be careful what your next words are.”

Raffe?Adam asked.Are you on your way?

A chuckle vibrated through the pack link, and Keith interjected,I bet Skylar is scolding him right now and informing his sorry ass that she will, in fact, be coming. Raffe’s preoccupied and not in the way he likes when it comes to her.

My face burned, and I was thankful none of them could see my reaction. I wasn’t ashamed of enjoying sex with Raffe, but there was something mortifying about getting called out on it.

Raffe scowled.Shut the fuck up. You’re making her uncomfortable.

As much as I understand where you’re coming from, Skylar should come. He’s refusing to talk to anyone but her.Adam sounded resigned.He said it’s something we should all know, and if Supreme Priestess Olwyn gets here before he can explain himself to Skylar, he’ll never be able to.

My heart dropped into my stomach. I didn’t like the sound of that. “Raffe.”

“Yeah, okay. I won’t argue with you.” Raffe jumped out of bed. “Let’s get over there.”

I wasn’t sure whether to be relieved or frustrated about what had made him change his mind. I’d save further argument for another time when he got all protective and growly.

I snagged my darker-purple jacket and slid it on as we hurried out of my room. Putting on the jacket was quicker than fully dressing in a bra and a new shirt.

Lucy, get up,Raffe linked as we hurried into the living room.I need you to keep an eye on Octavia while we’re gone.

She blinked and sat up on the couch directly across from us, where she had a view of the hallway.What time is it?

Six,Raffeanswered as he reached the door and opened it.Dave is awake and wants to talk to us before Supreme Priestess Olwyn gets there. Whatever it is must be important if he wants to discuss it at this hour when he knows how much I despise him.

I stayed on his heels, knowing Lucy would pull through for us. She always did.

Or gloat.Lucy sighed.And yeah, I’ll get up and see if I can get Josie to eat and drink a little more.

That wasn’t a bad idea.Let me know if you need anything or if Octavia does anything suspicious.

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