Hector's POV

When I pulled up to the pack-house, I saw Jonathan standing outside with Leonard and a few other guards. A sigh escaped my lips. It wasn't clear to me what he was doing.

"Awaken, Bellissima, we're home," I whispered to Maliyla after parking.

A smile spread across her face as she lifted her head to look at me. I smiled back at her when suddenly Gisselle coughed, causing Maliyla to turn and look at her.

"Please accept my apologies," Gisselle said.

Maliyla growled but did not speak. ...