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Lifting a hand, he rose to his feet and indicated that his second-in-command, Kane Tyler, should follow him, then he moved to Rachel Not that it would keep the others fro the room hat she had to say could be uncomfortable for her

“Rachel?” He stopped in front of them as Jonas watched his mate warily, suddenly certain she was prepared now to take his advice and to speak with Callan concerning their daughter

Rachel lifted her chin and stared directly back at him “I would prefer you speak to your son before I do” She kept her tone incredibly soft So soft, that perhaps the others couldn’t hear her after all “The next tihtens rowling and snapping at her, I will take the e, he may prefer that any discussion of the problem come from you first”

Callan’s broered “How long has this been going on?” he asked, careful to keep his tone below the anger level

“As long as hter has been in Sanctuary,” she infor the other children, I believe” She quickly blinked her tears back “This is the reason I no longer coer join activities with the other wives I can’t leave hter alone with them, Callan Especially if David’s in the house”

Callan was eerily silent A muscle ticked at the side of his jaw, and for ahis mate back from his alpha Until Callan sliced a look of disapproval at hihts

“Forgivea problem existed, Rachel,” Callan said softly “And I do appreciate you bringing this toyou soon, I’m certain We’ll discuss the matter with David before the three of us meet with you and your mate, if that’s acceptable?”

Jonas felt Rachel’s hand brush his Twining his fingers with her delicate ones, he gave her the support she s

uddenly seemed to need as she realized the alpha of the Prides was perhapsthan she had believed

“Thank you,” she whispered “I’m certain we can be available whenever you need us”

Callan glanced at Jonas once ood for you,” he stated with an amused twitch to his lips “And far more intuitive You should have come to me sooner, Jonas”

“Don’t blame him” Rachel shook her head “He’s stayed quiet at my request, Callan I wanted to wait I didn’t want to cause strain at a time when I know other matters are far more important But, Diane isn’t near so patient I’m afraid She made me do it”

Amusement at the almost childish proclamation drew a chuckle from Callan

“I’ll thank her personally when next I see her,” he proain”

Rather than kissing her cheek, shaking her hand, or any other for that could have caused her discoainst it briefly