“Call me if you need anything,” Theo said as he stepped aside.
Seth moved forward, but he stopped to hug his brother before leaving.“I love you.”
Theo sniffled.“Love you, too.Now go.Ryan won’t be happy if you’re late.”
“I’ll tell him it was because of you.”
“I don’t want him to hate my guts.”
Seth laughed and finally left the house.Ryan could never hate Theo, but he’d be anxious if Seth was late, and Seth didn’t want him to be.They both needed to be a little careful with each other until they were over the attack.
Seth wasn’t surprised to see Ryan sitting on the porch steps when he reached the house.Ryan looked up and smiled, getting to his feet to brush the dirt off his ass.Seth took a moment to look at him.He really was lucky, wasn’t he?
“I’m surprised Theo allowed you out of the house,” Ryan said.
“It was touch and go for a bit.”
“How long do you think it’ll take him to knock on your door?”
“I told him we were planning on watching a movie, so I’m guessing at least two and a half hours.Maybe he’ll text first.”
Ryan smiled.“We should go in.”
They settled on the couch, even though Seth wished they could go upstairs.He didn’t want to push Ryan, and even though he’d told Theo that he was okay, his body still ached.It wasn’t only his head.He’d hit his back, too, and while he’d been in his bear form and that had protected him, it didn’t mean he hadn’t felt it.He was happy to sink into the couch and snuggle into Ryan’s arms as soon as Ryan was done pulling up a random superhero movie and starting it.
Ryan kissed Seth’s forehead.Seth was pretty sure that neither of them was paying attention to the movie, but that was okay.They weren’t really here to watch a movie, anyway.
“What’s Chance up to?”Ryan asked as he gently carded his fingers through Seth’s hair.He was careful because of the wound that was there.Seth enjoyed it anyway.
“He’s been locked in his office since the attack.”
“I’m not surprised.Did he contact the coven?”
“They’re not answering.He can’t let it go, though.”
Because he’d been clear.He’d told the three leaders that if they tried anything, he’d have to stand up and defend his pack.Well, theyhadtried something, and while no one had been seriously hurt, Chance couldn’t let it go.The problem was that he couldn’t attack the coven head-on.They were too dangerous.He had to strike a delicate balance, and Seth didn’t think he’d found it yet.
Ryan snorted.“Even if they did answer, they’d tell Chance that they had nothing to do with it.They won’t take responsibility.”
“They’re going to wish they hadn’t sent anyone once he’s done with them.He’ll make sure they can’t do anything like that again.From what I know, our mages have been working almost twenty-four seven to update and cast more protective spells.”
Ryan nodded.“They have been.I’ve talked to one of them and volunteered to help.”
“What did they say?”
“I start tomorrow.My parents are unhappy because they’re scared something’s going to happen to me, but I need to do it.”
Ryan had mentioned his parents.This was theinSeth needed.
He straightened slowly so he could look Ryan in the eyes.“About your parents.”
Ryan frowned.“What about them?”
“Well, I know you love them, but maybe you should consider putting some space between the three of you.”
“What are you talking about?”
Seth was making a mess.He just needed to come out and say the words, and he’d deal with whatever the outcome was.“Well, there are plenty of empty bedrooms in this house, and Thomas agreed that it would be nice to have you around more.”
