The link was taut, the heaviness in the pack making them slaves to my commands because trying to resist would unleash the savagery within, and none of them were risking that.
I ran into the mansion, taking the stairs two at a time, going straight to the twins’
room, pausing when I got in there, grinning at Derik with the twins. He was lying on the floor with them around him, all snoring.
I closed the door and went forward, sitting down next to them, reaching out with my shadows to touch Zale’s that always leaked out when he was sleeping, always checking that someone was there.
Usually looking for Enzi, but he felt my shadows as soon as I touched his with mine.
His eyes fluttered open, and I lifted him into my arms.
“Mommy needs us, buddy. Think we can find her?” I asked, and Zal
