I'm Not Leaving You

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Klaus

I'm saved from answering by the ringing of my phone. I avoid Ruby's gaze as I answer Elena.

I stare hard at the table, but I can still catch glimpses of Ruby's expression of outrage.

Klaus, we have a problem. How soon can you get home?"

I'm kind of in the middle of something."

One of my spies in a rival coven has gotten wind of an attack. They've heard that I've mated, and they want to strike now before alliances between our two covens are solidified."

Shit! I'll be home in ten minutes."

Ruby is staring at me, a mixture of hurt and...