Exhaustion weighed her down and clouded her mind. She had stayed awake hours past her normal bedtime hoping and waiting for Cavvik’s safe return. She listened to the noises around her, trying to clear the cobwebs from her mind. Steady footsteps echoed around her. Rain pounded on the roof. Doors opened and closed. Finally, the voice of her mate reached her and pulled her to full wakefulness.“Lia, my sweet human, I am home.”Her eyes flew open and she peered up at him, scanning his face for any sign of trauma. He walked steadily and didn’t seem to be hurt, and she didn’t see a single scratch or bruise on his handsome face.“What happened? Are we still in danger?”He carried her into their bedroom and placed her on the bed, arranging a pillow beneath her head. Holding her breath, she waited for his response, praying everything would be all right. She hoped they didn’t have to go into hiding, or worse, leave Varishema until the threat passed.“All is well, Lia. Ommo, the female who sent the explosive hovercraft, has been dealt with and no longer poses a danger.”Lia sat up and stared at him, too afraid to ask what he meant by dealt with.
