Treasure beyond value

Amber nodded, her lips curled up happily. They headed toward the door when Ryder abruptly entered the basement. My anxiety level spiked. He shouldn't be here, not right now.

Ryder had joined

some previous training sessions, but his schedule today was full. He should have been at the packhouse. So why had he come all this way? And why hadn't he mind-linked with me when he was within distance to let me know he was coming?

The hard look on Ryder's face confirmed my ...