119 - Packhouse

ADAN STONE.

After we said goodbye to Lucius, I held Lucija in my arms and didn’t give her time to ask questions about her brother. I knew the new king probably wanted a moment with Patrea, and just based on his behavior toward her, I knew she was in good hands, so I was not worried.

I transported our bodies back to the packhouse and left Patrea with Lucius. In just a matter of a few seconds, our bodies landed in the receiving hall of my packhouse. I had no idea what time it was already in the human realm, but it seemed like everyone was inside the packhouse.

I let go of my mate in my arms as we came face to face with Sheena/Althea and the other me. Lucy’s body stiffened, and I could feel anger surge up inside her, but it died down almost immediately. She probably realized it wasn’t me with Sheena.

"Lucy?" Althea’s voice was louder than usual, and people in the kitchen probably heard her, since rushing footsteps echoed around almost as soon as she mentioned Lucy’s name.

My mother