Chapter 73

Victoria I drifted between consciousness and dreams, lulled by the steady rhythm of Leo's breathing through the phone. We hadn't ended our call last night. The intimacy of falling asleep to the sound of his breathing had made me feel protected, even with miles separating us. The gentle vibration of my phone against my cheek finally woke me. Leo's husky morning voice rumbled through the speaker. "Good morning, little wolf. Did you sleep well?" I smiled, stretching languorously in the bed that had once belonged to my father. "Better than I expected. Your snoring is surprisingly soothing." "I don't snore," he growled, though I could hear the smile in his voice. "How would you know? You're asleep when it happens." His low chuckle sent pleasant shivers down my spine. "Get dressed. I'm sending Tiny to bring you to Devil's Lair for a security briefing at 9:00." I sat up abruptly. "Devil's Lair? Your nightclub?" "It's more than a nightclub, Victoria." "Let me guess—secret underground fight clu