Sienna was sitting in bed with sleepy eyes.
“Good morning, Si,” I greeted.
My heart broke as I prepared to lie. I only hoped she would eventually forgive me.
“I have to travel to Silverlake with Callum,” I explained. “From there, we will go to the wolf council to settle the issue of Moreau and Derbyshire.”
Sienna studied me in confusion before relaxing.
“How long will you be gone?”
“Three or four days. The travelling and paperwork will take time.”
She frowned.
“What about Viktor? What happens if he sees you, or someone identifies you?”
Her fear was reasonable. Bianca had already exposed me to him.
“Viktor has returned to Ironbridge,” I lied. “Our paths will not cross.”
Sienna remained uneasy.
“It is only four days,” I assured her. “Then I will come home.”
I prayed that would b
