CALIFF

I raised my finger at Shadow as I felt her resistance. “I want you safe.”

“I can help here.”

In my peripheral vision, my men reacted, finally realizing how important Shadow was to me.

“I know, but you are more needed there. I’ll see you soon.”

She sighed. Her expression disagreed with my order. “If you don’t come back in three hours, I’ll come and find you, rip your clothes off, and you go back walking butt naked.”

My men hid their smiles as they looked away.

“Duly noted. Now go.”

“Okay. Stay safe, Alpha.”

“Zack?”

“I will protect her with my life, Alpha. You have my word.”

“I’m...