Steffan turned to look when Racheal walked into the room. He stretched out his hand, and she hurried to him.

“Skylar is not here.” She said, as he wrapped his arm around her.

“No. She isn’t.” He replied. “That is probably a good thing.” His voice was low and he was no longer stiff. The dark fury that had engulfed his body not so long ago had disappeared also.

Racheal looked around the room, not agreeing with his sentiments that Skylar not being here was probably a good thing. ...