June – POV
I breathed a sigh of relief when I finally arrived in New York, safe and sound. I noticed a call coming in from Vella. “What?” I snapped irritably.
“Where on earth have you gone, abandoning us without even completing your tasks properly?” Vella retorted.
“You're calling me useless? Look at your pathetic pack. It's not my fault I couldn't figure out how Damon discovered Stella’s scent,” I countered. “I did warn you to get the witches to intervene.”
“The witches and Dad were unavailable, and I was too. I had instructed my soldiers to handle it. You went off on your adventure, huh? Stella needs to be returned,” Vella insisted.
“I’d rather keep my head attached, thank you very much. By pulling such a stunt, I’ve not only made myself a target for Damon but also for Altair. He’d
