NATALIE

“ Now we only have to make sure there is no evidence, no witness and there is nothing they can use— ”

Pacing around anxiously in our room, I gasp when I hit Ryker’s body. He catches me, his hands holding onto my upper arms to steady me.

“ Calm down. Stress is not good for your health. ” He whispers.

I pick my head, staring at him with my complaining eyes. “ How can I calm down right now? Did you really think it was necessary to shift the focus on you and get me on the council? ”

Ryker t