[Stanton] I had my laptop set up on the kitchen table. I didn’t want to leave Clover alone now that I knew someone was trying to kidnap my mate. She was in the living room with Jen and Val. He seemed to have the same feeling I did. If the girls were here, we could keep an eye on them and they would have twice the protection than if we were alone. Bellamy had wolves hanging out around the building. I saw or smelled them when we went outside for Val’s training in the morning. Clover didn’t seem to notice them, or she didn’t say anything, at least. I didn’t know what she was thinking anymore. Before, I could almost hear her thoughts. She was proud and self-assured. There was confidence in her every movement and word. There was always a sparkle in her eye, except when she was focused