Chapter 43

Keeping Livia safe was Rhye’s number-one priority, and that included finding a way to convince his brother and Leon that the witch wasn’t a spy for the council or in any way working for Dimitri. Then, he needed to sway them to allow her to stay.

The connection in Rhye’s chest pulsed, almost as if in solidarity with his plan. More and more, he was convinced she was his mate, though he reminded himself, uselessly, that he needed to proceed with caution. After all, this so-called covert mission meant that eventually, they needed to go back to the pack and resume their life. First, they needed more information about the demons and, above all, Francisco’s plan. His connection with the witches and faes.

But Livia was more important to him, and it was simply one more reason to keep her close. He wanted time with her to figure it all out. Who she was, from what coven she came from.

Speaking of...

"Why are you here in our territory, Livia?" Rhye asked, unable to conta