"Ella will take Sophia tonight," Isabella says, glancing between us. "She wants you two to have some alone time."

I feel the shift in mood through our mate bond at her words.

I need to focus on the ritual instead of letting my mind wander.

Isabella gestures to the couch, "We can use this."

I look over at Leo as he retrieves the amulets from the safe and hands them to her.

Henry sits on the couch with Sophia in his lap, ...