(James POV) I stood up and began pacing. I was in information overload mode, and I needed a minute to work through it all. “What is with all of the riddles?” I asked, intentionally changing the topic for a minute. “What do you mean?” Jessica asked. “Ever since I went to speak to Dr. Hyder th

Then I realized that Jessica had missed one. “What about Lynda?” I asked. “That one happened just a few years ago.” Jessica sighed. “That one Sheila did by herself. I do not know what triggered her to do it. Lynda’s husband had minor surgery that required that he be hospitalized for a few day

(Lily POV) I had just fallen asleep when I heard my phone buzz a couple of times. There were very few people who had my phone number —basically, my bosses, my new co-workers, a couple of new friends, and James— so I knew I should probably get up and check the messages, just in case they were impor

(James POV) I arrived back at the packhouse around 9:30 in the morning. Unsurprisingly, my mother and Margie were waiting for me in the front sitting room. I walked right by the two of them, intent on heading straight to my room in the alpha suite. I was not in the mood for a confrontation right

(Lily POV) I meant it when I said that today would be a long day. I am meeting with the Wolf Packers’ doctor from 12 to 3 this afternoon, and then I am working at the girls’ home from 5 to 11 tonight. In between, I need to go grocery shopping, eat, and get a little bit of laundry done. Given my