Fox's Glade scream at the top of your lungs

Laurel didn't really like the thought that others got a good man. It was a lot easier to believe that they were all scum and her experiences were no exception. Except for Lucas, of course, the cutest little doodle in the world who would never break a woman's heart, of course. Laurel said, "Well, that's nice," which was about the friendliest she could muster. Her recent mate's disappearance reminded Laurel of Lucas, and for a moment she wondered if it was the same.

"My son Lucas got abducted, too, and recently my daughter Piper disappeared. I've been looking for them. Maybe something happened to your mate, too." Laurel didn't really believe in that, but if there was any chance it might lead to her babies, then she would take that chance.

As for Valette's kind offer, Laurel smiled -- genuinely, for a change -- and said, "Aw, thanks. That's so sweet of you. I'll keep that in mind." Indra was the biggest reason Laurel hadn't already left Xan to rot with this new pack they'd chosen -- oh, and Wyatt, she supposed -- but it was good to have options they could turn to if things got too sucky.