Chapter 40

"It would be nice to have a friend, someone to offer help along the way, information, and perhaps even protection if it came to it," I reply, "and I know what I ask for is a lot, especially since Leo and I no longer hold titles and if word gets out of my existence then people will be after me."  "You still hold a title," Penelope comments, catching our attention as Leo perks up. "The rogues have never offered someone the title of royal over their kind. They recognized you as their Queen, Lyra, so if you were to need something serious, I would count of them willing to offer services." I can still remember the sound of the gun firing as Leo killed the Ring Leader helping me get answers. "I will always be a friend though. I can offer information, help, but protection may be hard to get from my pack."  Penelope looks to the ring on her finger, twirling the diamond band around her slender finger as she looks up to Leo. To think he would dare insult her mate and cal