Chapter Three
“If I’ve learned anything since discovering the supernatural world, it’s that there is something universal to all beings—the need to protect their young. I would not hold that instinct against anyone, no matter what.” ~Sally
Peri laughed. “Wait for it.” She turned her eyes to Jacque to watch the warlock queen’s daughter's reaction.
Lilly shifted in her seat and said, “She made a blood oath with me.”
Jen snorted. “And there it is.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me.” Jacque growled and jumped down from her spot on the desk. Fane snagged a belt loop on her jeans to hold her in place, which earned a death glare from his mate for his efforts. When Jacque looked back at her mom and gasped, Peri’s head shifted back to the queen.
Lilly held her hand palm up and fingers open, showin
