Just as soon as they were out of sight, Reno stepped out with a small bag and tossed it down to Wheeler. “Put this in the blue truck.”

“For what?” Wheeler cocked his head and tested the weight of the bag.

Reno squatted in front of Skye and softened his voice. “There’s a pack up in Colorado—a good pack. They take in Shifters who need protection. I go way back with the Packmaster; he’s a good man I’d trust with my life. I’ve sent several men, women, and children to his homestead. It’s well protected.”

“Colorado?” she asked with uncertainty.

“It’s temporary. You’ll stay with him for as long as you need, and then he’ll start helping you relocate. If you want, there are packs out there who take in other animals. He’ll set you up with a new identity and job in any city you want. The property is secluded and no one knows it exists. It’s a safe haven. You up for it?”

“Is this necessary?”

“Delgado is still out there, and I’m guessing you don’t have any family to take you in. I’m not going to sugarcoat it and tell you everything is fine. When Delgado finds out what we’ve done, he’ll be on the hunt. You’re better off starting over. If you stay here, I can’t guarantee your safety. He won’t think twice about coming after your daughter to teach you a lesson; that’s how men like them think.”

She picked up Lola and rose to her feet. “No one is going to touch my baby.”

Lola had her arms wrapped around Skye’s neck and was playing with her long hair from behind. It made me smile to see her flipping it about, making ripples in the straight waves of silk. Her cheeks were still wet, but her eyes were filled with joy.

“We leave tonight, and it has to be with the clothes on your back. We can’t risk going to your home to pick up anything. If there’s something sentimental you really want, I can search the place at a later time and hold on to it for you. I packed a few things for your little girl. Izzy added a few extra toys and a pink blanket. That okay?”

Skye nodded, tears shining in her eyes as she stepped into him for a hug she couldn’t even give because her arms were full.

Reno patted her on the back. “Let’s go.”

Skye descended the steps and then put Lola down. “I can’t thank you enough. I’ll never know how you did this—how you found me.”

I reached out and held her tight. “This is a chance for the new life you’ve always wanted. You go out and grab the world by the balls.”

Skye laughed. “Still the same old Naya.”

“Maybe someday you can call me up, if they allow it. Take care of that baby.”

“Thank you,” she whispered. “Lola is my world.”

I kissed her cheek. “Make sure Reno stops off somewhere and gets you some food. You need some meat on those bones.”