Chapter 360: Lucas: Post-Blizzard Return

LUCAS

Ava's nowhere to be found, but Aurum is quick to let me know she's checking on her wards again.

He sounds grumpy, and I don't blame him.

The woman's turned into a bit of a workaholic when it comes to her magic wards. I don't understand them—they're far more advanced and finicky compared to the pack wards we've used for generations. She says it's because they're practically useless, but I think they work just fine.

Aside from the vampire problem, which probably means she's right. But it still shouldn't need to go out near-daily to check on them, right?

But I can appreciate her dedication to our pack's safety, and it's true no one's stumbled upon us since she put them up.

It would just be nice if she'd check on her mate as religiously as she checks on those damn wards.

Jealousy, Aurum whispers in the back of my head.

Shut up. You feel the same way.