Felix nods in agreement. “It could, but it could also work in our favour. We could double our army and our chances of taking out that motherfucker. Do you think Jaxon’s pack will help?”
“If it means he’s no longer a threat to our world, then yes,” I say. “We’ll have to call a discreet meeting and hope that they understand the severity of our situation.”
He hums. “It’s not like they don’t know what Ryker is capable of.”
“True.”
“The witches have also been helpful. They think they could come up with a spell to work against his powers, which would confuse him and weaken his strength. It’s something they’re still working on, but it could give us an advantage.”
Well, it’s definitely a step forward.
“Show me what else you’ve discovered before I need to go and collect Evan.”
Felix stands to grab a map, then rolls it out on my desk. I stare at the cross and circle marks as he presses his finger to the paper.
After packingEvan’s belongings into my car, I acknowledge Jaxon and Ava from the door as Evan climbs into the passenger seat. I know this is the right decision. I glance at him as he puts on his seatbelt.
“You okay?”
“I think so,” he says quietly. “Saying goodbye was weird.”
“It’s not forever,” I promise. “You can see them whenever you want.”
Evan nods wordlessly.
I gently take his wrist, and he tenses. “Can I see?”
He purses his lips as I slowly push up the sleeve of his hoodie to find a bandage wrapped around his wrist.
“How does it feel?”
“Normal, I guess,” he shrugs.
I frown. I don’t want it to be normal. I want him to never harm himself again. My lips press to the bandage softly as I leave a small kiss over the wound.
“But better when you touch me.”
“It’s all gonna be okay,” I whisper.
He flashes me a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes.
I start the engine and begin to drive over to my pack house before taking his hand in mine to try to take away his pain. Evan remains quiet as I peek my eyes at him every so often. He’s still processing this, and I know it’s not going to be easy for him.
When we arrive at my house, we sit for a few minutes.
“Things are going to be different,” he says blankly.
“Yes, but good different.”
“Hope so.”
I lean over and take his chin between my index finger and thumb. “This will be good for you, for us.”
Evan’s eyes flick between mine before I place a soft kiss on his lips.
“Let’s get you settled in,” I say as I step out of the car.
As I grab his belongings and head into the house, I’m pleased to see the kitchen and halls empty as I instructed Felix. We head upstairs before I kick open my bedroom door.
