Prince Herod's POV

"We need to leave, Xanna. There is an emergency at your place."

After staring at me in astonishment for a brief moment, she jumped to her feet. "At my home? Is something going on with Cissy? Did Harad say something through the mind link?”

I shake my head in denial.

“No, I assure you, your girlfriend is perfectly fine. They came across an injured she-wolf who was a victim of violence. My brother was able to convince Cissy to take her in for a few weeks,” I explained while placing the items back into the picnic basket. Xanna frowned and continued to stare at me thoughtfully.

“Come...