Chapter 9

The ride back to my father's territory is brutal. We move fast, too fast, and I hold onto Alpha Drogo so tight my fingers go numb. My mind races with every horrible possibility. What if my father already killed her? What if this is just a trick to get me back so he can break the alliance? What if Alpha Drogo gets hurt trying to save her? That last thought surprises me. When did I start caring if he gets hurt?

We reach the border just as the sun starts to rise. The guards at the gate look terrified when they see Alpha Drogo. They let us through...