~ JOHN-PAUL ~ The gathering was held at Kenji’s estate. An old manor home that had been in the bloodline for centuries. One of the few left so close to the city. They rented it out sometimes for human weddings and events. But they’d been doing so less and less lately. JP had been relieved. He’d needed a nice venue at such short notice. When he handed Lark to Anna, it was with an order in her head to never let his mate out of her sight. I don’t know what her family will try to do to thwart this. Keep her away from our usual haunts. Let the guys follow you. Just… keep her safe. Of course, Anna had replied. He was certain she’d rolled her eyes when he walked away, but he didn’t care. Anna was well trained and would take good care of her. So he’d put that out of his mind and gone sear