Chapter 2Jaecar looked from a sleeping Elora to Thad to Ric and lastly to Leo. “You two—” He gestured at Ric and Leo. “Take her home.”
Ric nodded and lifted Elora from her chair. She didn’t as much as stir. Ric hefted her up over his shoulder as if she didn’t weigh a thing, before turning to Thad. His face was neutral, his eyes the dark brown of his human self. “Is it safe to leave her alone?”
Thad flattened his lips. “It should be, but…”
“One of you stays with her until she tells you to leave.”
“I’ll stay.” Leo waved a hand. “We’ll all work the case, right? If we were wrong—”
“We weren’t.” Ric’s voice had a dangerous edge to it.
“We’ll all work the case.” Jaecar didn’t leave room for objections. “Leo, stay with Elora. Ric, go home and talk to your mate, tell her you have to work, at
