Ryder POVJolie falls asleep during the strategy meeting.One moment she's studying Luna's files on Celeste Whitmore, the next her head drops against my shoulder, breathing deep and even. I catch her laptop before it slides off her lap."She's exhausted." Doc keeps his voice low. "The empathy work with Morgan, even unintentional, drains her divine power. She needs rest.""The meeting's over." I stand carefully, lifting Jolie in my arms. She doesn't even stir. "We'll pick this up tomorrow."Luna closes her tablet. "Get her to bed, we have time before the wedding."I carried Jolie to our room, her light dimmed to barely a glow. She's so light in my arms, so delicate, and yet I've watched her bring down Council Elders and break professional manipulators. The contrast never stops surprising me.I settle her on the bed, pulling off her boots and covering her with blankets. She curls into the pillows, still deeply asleep.My wolf stirs restlessly. We almost lost her to the seeds Morgan plan
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