Missy let out a slow breath after hearing the entire story about Raven's meeting with Adrian—the man who looked exactly like Alaric—and about Joanna being his fiancée.
"I honestly don't know what to say," Missy murmured softly.
"Yes... that's about it."
"Are you alright?" she asked again.
Raven smiled and pulled her a little closer into his arms.
"How could I not be alright when I can sit here with you and hold you like this?"
He closed his eyes briefly, breathing in Missy's familiar scent as if it were the only comfort he needed.
"I think I should be the one asking if you're alright. Why were you still waiting up for me this late?" he murmured, gently caressing the small curve of Missy's growing stomach.
Missy let out a soft laugh.
"I wasn't completely waiting for you. I fell asleep several times."
"And I'm fine. Although..." She hesitated slightly. "I met Tristan today."
Raven immediately opened his eyes.
The moment Tristan's name was mentioned, his attention sharpened.
