The last time, he understood that what seemed like a good idea to protect her wasn't necessarily the best option and that Ophelia could also get hurt.

"What's happening, Lucian?" Michael's voice came from the kitchen's back door.

The blond entered, embracing the waist of a redhead at his side, who displayed a huge belly where two hybrid pups were developing, half vampire and half werewolf.

"It seems someone knows about Charlie," Lucian separated from his mate and took the note out of his jacket pocket to pass it to Michael.

"Nagy, dear, have a seat; your back must be killing you," Olivia quickly wiped away the few tears that had escaped and helped the vampire rest.

"It only occurs to me that the servant discovered our trick," Nagy looked at Lucian and told him her suspicions.

"Has the Dragon told you anything?" Lucian asked her.

"Charlie says it was the day he discovered we were destined," Aisling's tender voice suddenly came from the kitchen entrance.

"That day, his magic fluctuated