EMBER’S POV

“You don’t know that.”

“I know that Harrison poisoned our fucking meals and we barely survived. I know that we’d be completely defenseless on Rafael’s property if anything goes sideways. And I know that slimy Spaniard has been circling you like a vulture since the moment we arrived.”

“Then we do it right this time.” I keep my voice just as low. “We take every precaution. We bring enough security to start a war if he tries anything. We make him taste-check every meal before we eat it.”

Knox scoffs. “Taste-check? Really? He’s a bloody Lycan, Ember. I know the guy might not look like much, or look...