Chapter Fourteen

LUCIA seriously thought about digging in her heels so she could explore the courtyard, but Solomon seemed to be a man on a mission.

As he pulled her along, Lucia glanced up at the sky. The moon was nearly full, an imperfect circle in the starry nighttime sky. A cool breeze teased the scarf wrapped around her neck.

They cut through the courtyard and came to a large field. Acres and acres stretched before them. Behind the open area were woods. Thanks to Mother Moon’s bright light and her keen eyesight, she could see quite a distance in the dark.

“What are we…?”

Solomon stopped and faced Lucia. “This is where I’m going to shift for you."

Oh Gods, now she wasn’t so sure her ability to see so well on such a clear night was a good thing. Nerves marched up her spine. She swallowed. And for the first time, she understood how humans felt when they found out paranormals existed.

Her breathing shortened and her heart raced. Dammit, she knew Solomon cand hear her body’s reaction to the news, but