Chapter 84

Valerius's POV

To ease her nerves, I added, "All the gifts were given under your name, Cerys Adler-signed, sealed, and filed as voluntary offerings. The law of both humans and wolves stands with you."

Her brows furrowed. For a moment, her wolf instincts warred with her human restraint. Then, as expected, she tried to wriggle away with humor.

"Ah-well, you know me," she said, lips twitching. "If go