Zach POV

It's hard to interpret the look on her face.

Does she hate what I've just told her?

Well, tough shıť.

She has no choice. She's stuck with me whether she likes it or not. There's the mate bond.

Oh, Fate...

"Thanks to you," I continue. "I'm well enough to be out of the cage. That has never happened before. So, your Alpha King will continue to need you... your services. Just like before."

What the füčk am I saying!? She'll take that the wrong way.

"My services?" She frowns.

"I mean..." I clear my throat. "We'll work it all out, don't worry. First, I need to take care...