~Zayn's POV~
I drove back to my restaurant, the air conditioning doing little to cool the frantic energy thrumming under my skin. Nantam's plan was risky, but it was the only way to get the truth about the baby before Evric's deadline. I still couldn't believe I'd left Nantam stranded, but the payback was necessary, and I knew Evans wouldn't leave him on the road for long.
My phone rang. It was Evric.
"Nuala just called me," Evric said, his voice clipped and businesslike. "She said she's coming to your restaurant. She missed you; it's been a while since she saw you."
"Okay," I managed, feeling a knot tighten in my chest. I desperately wanted to talk to him about Meera and the baby, but I knew I couldn't over the phone.
"She invited me, and I told her I'd join her soon after she arrives," Evric continued. He lowered his voice slightly. "When I get there, act normal. Nuala can't know something is not right between us."
