“Dadddd,” Ethlyn quickly rushed toward Christian when her eyes landed on him. She held his hand and looked at him in worry.

“I’m fine, princess,” Christian said, caressing her face when he saw tears in the corner of her eyes. He looked at Calvin, who walked into the room a moment later. “I wasn’t badly injured,” he added, bowing his head toward Calvin to greet him.

“I’m sorry, Christian. I had to use you as bait.” Calvin apologized.

“Thank you for not doing anything to my mate.” Christian Smith showed his gratitude. “I thought the worst… but I mind-linked her I came to know that you had just locked her...