It was good to be back home, Stephan thought to himself as he entered the packhouse. Although he hadn’t been gone for long, the stress of his future was different. He glanced over at Jewel and smiled. His mate had saved him. Fought for him. He still couldn’t quite believe the turn of events. Stephan and Cliff had both mentally prepared themselves for their fate and sentencing. Yet, Jewel and Sasha had swooped in and changed it all. Cliff had rushed upstairs for a nap and Sasha had returned back home. Stephan grabbed Jewel’s hand as Emily came out of the kitchen.
“Oh, you are back,” she said surprised to see them. Stephan suddenly felt weird and awkward about the situation. Carl came out of the office and Stephan unknowingly let out a growl. “Stephan!” Emily hissed out, shocked. Jewel took
