Treasure beyond value

Amber nodded, her lips curled up happily. They headed toward the door when Ryder abruptly entered the basement.

My anxiety level spiked. He shouldn't be here, not right now.

Ryder had joined in some previous training sessions, but his schedule today was full. He should have been at the packhouse.

So why had he come all this way? And why hadn't he mind-linked with me when he was within distance to let me know he was coming?

The hard look on Ryder's face confirmed my suspicion.

Something was wrong.

The Onyx Moon Enforcers also felt the unease rolling off of him. Ryder was normally very laid-back, so the thin line of his mouth and furrowed brow was disconcerting for them as well. He ground out, "You're needed back at Ravenwood."

"Okay." I took a step in his direction as everyone else in the room remained silent.

Ryder interjected meaningfully, "No. All of you."

I stopped in my tracks.

All of us were required at Ravenwood? What the hell?

I asked through clenched teeth, "What's going on? D