Raven moved further away from the house, picking up Zerra’s call while keeping an eye on the entrance, just in case his mother showed up unexpectedly.

“Babe,” he said, cautiously looking around, noting that the bodyguards were standing at a distance, watching him carefully.

“Hey, babe!” Zerra’s voice came through, so enthusiastic that Raven couldn’t help but rub his temples and shake his head.

“What’s up?” He asked, pretending not to know, but he knew exactly why she was ...