Toby agreed to discuss with Tate about the practice schedules and make arrangements with Rafael. The meeting was dismissed, and everyone went home. Xandar and Lucianne picked Reida up from Christian and Annie’s place and put her into bed before getting into bed themselves.

As soon as Lucianne made her space in Xandar’s arms and was about to drift off, Xandar kissed her forehead and muttered, “I am so sorry, Lucy.”

She looked up at him with droopy eyes and murmured, “Darling, again, it’s not your fault. It’s not his fault either.” 

Her hand traced his cheekbone, making his animal coo as it made Xandar pressed his forehead against hers....