Rhiannon finished the report in record time because fortunately, everything was quite organized, so she only needed to talk to Maddox about the materials needed for the construction of the new houses. She was so focused as she walked through the warehouse that she didn’t notice that someone had been watching her for a while, and when she turned to leave, she was met head-on by a firm and once again strong body.

Aidan caught her before she fell backwards to the floor, and Rhiannon closed her hands over her arms to brace herself, but the small burst of heat that seemed to render them both mute was enough to make her pull back, clearing her throat.

“Aidan! How can I help you?” she said raising her eyebrows and addressing him with the same composure she would maintain with any other lycan.

For a second she could see the sadness and disappointment in Aidan’s eyes, but he just looked away before speaking.

“I, um...” he tried to concentrate. “I wanted to thank you for saving me, and... don’t