Chapter 409

• "Mallen can take a look at the scarring but it's highly unlikely anything can be done about it," Andrei sighed, closing the study door behind them. He moved to one of the armchairs beside the fire and sat down, Demetri taking a seat across from him.
• "The physical scarring is bad enough," Demetri concurred. "It's the emotional scarring I'm more concerned about. Annie's going to head down in a few days. She wanted to give him time to settle into pack life but she wants you to let her know if you think she needs to come sooner."
• Andrei nodded. "I think that's a good idea. Let him feel a bit more comfortable before someone starts poking about inside his head. If it becomes apparent he needs more, we can deal with it as and when it crops up."