Another kiss. This one deeper.

I felt myself arch into him.

Felt his hand tighten in my hair.

His phone rang.

Valtherion growled against my mouth. "Ignore it."

It kept ringing.

"Valtherion."

"They can wait."

The ringtone shifted. Changed to something more urgent.

He pulled back with a curse. "That's my Beta. Emergency line."

I stepped back, giving him space.

Valtherion answered, his eyes never leaving mine. "This better be good."

His expression shifted. Darkened.

"When?" A pause. "I see. Forward it to me."

He hung up.

"What is it?"

"Official communication from Silvermere Pack. Delivered to Crimson Fang headquarters an hour ago."

Ice ran down my spine. "What does...