Guarded Instincts

(Neva’s POV)

"I've heard a lot about you," she said softly as we all stepped into the living room.

Her voice was friendly but something in my chest tightened. I couldn’t tell if it was instinct or just the built up tension from everything Maude had told me about a certain Rose. Still, I managed a small nod.

Jaxon looked like he couldn’t stop smiling, "She means me. I talk about you guys all the ti