Leia's – POV

I checked the backpack to ensure I had filled it with everything, confirming that all essential things were packed, and then buckled it closed. Walking downstairs, I met the worried gazes of my mates, though their concern was hidden behind calm faces. Susan looked at me with hope, silently begging me to bring her love back to her.

"I am ready to leave," I announced.

"Leia, please be safe and come back home to us," Xavier implored, as he hugged me before Kai could. I hugged him back tightly.

"I will be fine," I assured him. Xavier pulled away from the hug and kissed my lips tenderly,...