Chapter 20

Isabella’s POV

I tried Zira’s phone again and it went straight to voicemail, while Isaiah dealt with his mate. I don’t think she liked the idea of Isaiah being with another girl just before she arrived. Granted I would have loved for Zira to be my brother’s mate, but I was glad I didn’t have to listen to her gushing all about him. There’s only so much a girl could listen to concerning their sibling. I called her mother and she immediately picked up.

“Any news?” her mother asked with worry.

“Not yet and I guess you just answered my question,” I laughed trying to lighten the mood.

“Should I be worried, Isabella?”

I hesitated for a moment. “No. Of course not, Mrs. Lake. I know Zira can handle herself. She just needs a moment to cool down.”

Her mother went so quiet that I only heard her breathing. “Remember a couple years ago, we got lost in the woods. I panicked and was basically paralyzed, but not Zira. She took charge and used the river to g