Kael’s POV
I woke early the following morning and discovered several missed calls from Darius. Sienna remained asleep beside me, so I quietly left the bed. As I passed the nursery, longing moved through me. Knowing we would collect Rowan and Ivy soon gave me hope. I missed having them in the house.
The number of missed calls told me something serious had happened. I did not want Sienna overhearing the conversation and becoming frightened, so I went downstairs and walked out to the barn. Apart from the disturbed earth covering the ditch where we burned Moreau’s warriors, the farm looked peaceful again. I thanked the goddess for allowing us to survive without losing anyone. Then I called Darius.
The phone rang several times, but he did not answer. I tried twice more. Fear began building,
