Evaline:
I handed Lioren over to Vanessa with a reluctant smile, brushing a kiss over his soft hair before stepping back.
"I won't be long," I promised him quietly, even though he had already turned his attention to Vanessa's blouse, tiny fingers clutching one of the buttons with fierce determination.
Vanessa chuckled. "Rest assure, My Lady. He'll be perfectly fine with me."
I nodded and turned away, my steps already carrying me down the familiar corridor toward the study.
I didn't need to be told where my mates were. I could feel them... three steady presences pulling at me like gravity. They had slipped away minutes ago, all casual excuses and vague smiles, which immediately told me they were up to something.
I stopped in front of the study door, lifted my hand, and knocked once.
"Come in," River's voice called.
I slipped inside and closed the door behind me.
