The Pack's Dragon
Meguitte apologized.
“Do not apologize. We are at your service,” Samuel’s voice was warm. “Would you care to join us?” Samuel crossed to the woman, placing one hand on her hip in a gesture that was both soothing to her and a statement of possession for them. “This is Ember, my mate,” he said. “Ember, this is Meguitte… and Connery, her mate. We are very sorry for your loss, Meguitte,” he added softly. “And very sorry that we could not do more to help them.”
The red-haired woman’s eyes searched Meguitte’s face. “She is not one of ours, Samuel.”