Chapter 23: Man to Man

RIEKA

Balancing Calvin on my right hip, while holding Aria’s hand with my free one, we stepped out into the cold night air. The snow on the ground reflected the moonlight so there was nowhere to hide.

Calvin buried his face into my neck as we silently walked to the cars. None of them were started yet, and I could see Eden’s face watching us through the window of the second vehicle.

We made our way to the front vehicle in the lineup, but just before we reached it, Aria’s teeth began to chatter from the cold. I tense knowing with the heightened hearing of werewolves, if anyone was close by, they might hear her. Quickening my pace, and pulling Aria with me, I silently urge her to get in the car as quickly as possible.

Once in the car, I slowly pull the door closed to avoid a loud thump. Calvin opened his mouth, but I quickly raise my finger to my lips indicating that it’s not safe to talk yet. Asher was already sitting in the front passenger seat, but he was focused on watching