Chapter 67 

~Valeria ~ I feel like I’m about to break in Raphael’s embrace from how tightly he holds me. He pulls back and kisses me. “Was it hard to find the place?” he asks when he parts. “No. The name of the hotel is in huge letters out front.” His eyes drop to my neck. “What is that?” I laugh. “It’s ugly, isn’t it?” “Yeah, is it… bones?” “Yeah… I made it this morning. It’s a protection necklace of sorts.” “Protection? From what? Last night? What happened? The dream was all weird and—” “I was attacked.” “Attacked!” He begins to frantically examine me. “Not physically. It was in the dream. Three women—witches—attacked me. I think they sensed me… which means they were either close to me or close to you.” “Fucking bastard!” he shouts. “They’re in the pack house. Astaroth brought three women with him.” “Then I can’t see you in your dreams anymore.” “Yeah. We should meet in person from now on, but I have to be careful. I was being followed when I left the pack house. I lost them, but they’re watchin