RONAN
Morning came too quickly and once again I had barely slept. The patrol had been quiet and uneventful, which should have been a relief. Instead, it left me with too much time to think about the conversation with Phoebe looming over me.
I could feel Iris through the bond, moving around while making coffee. It had been so long since I had had quiet mornings with someone in my space and the sense of not being alone.
I showered quickly and dressed, then headed downstairs. We had a chat and I told her I would be out dealing with pack issues. Once again, I would drop Lily at my parents after breakfast. As I left, she stepped forward, rose on her toes, and pressed a quick, shy kiss to my cheek.
"Be careful," she murmured, already pulling back, her cheeks flaming.
I caught her hand befo
