"I think they'll use them," she says softly, anger and sadness mixing in her voice.

"They'll probably try to take one or both of them, to make us do whatever they want. Especially if they threaten to kill Sophia or Leo," she adds.

A growl escapes me, and Ava turns back. The look in her eyes tells me she's considering something reckless - and when it comes to protecting Sophia and our mate, I'm all for reckless.

"I think we need to make a plan. I don't ...