Sam sat at the conference table watching as Amber led Riana, William, and Blue inside. She stood and greeted Riana with a nod, the rest of her people rising and doing the same. Riley, who'd been sitting closest to the door, rose and hugged her mother, while Blue shook a disapproving head at them. Sam wondered if affection was really that frowned upon by the Royal Fae. She elbowed Mya who glared at Blue when she, asked, would be the wrong word, for Mya to move so there could be a seat open between her and Blue. Mya scoffed and made herself comfortable behind Taylor, with her hand on Jane's shoulder. Sam grinned as she watched shock settle over Blue's pretty face.
"Sam, thank you for allowing us into your home, I know it is a hardship for you," Riana said as she sat, still holding Riley's
