Page 117 of Hunters and Prey

She glanced up at Tessa to see her do the same.

“I just want to be free,” Cailyn said, her voice cracking.

Tessa leaped from her seat. Ignoring the looks from the only two other people in the coffee shop, she wrapped her arms around Cailyn and held her tight. “I know,” she said, stroking Cailyn’s hair. “I know. You deserve that life, Cailyn. I’ll do whatever you need to help you get it.”

Cailyn closed her eyes against Tessa’s shoulder.

“Thank you, Tessa. Thank you for being my only true friend.”

Tessa sucked her teeth. “Silly girl. I’m your friend, but Asher is your soulmate, and I trust him to take care of you.”

“You’re right,” Cailyn said.

“You’re going to be fine,” Tessa said. “I can feel it.”

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