Chapter 114: Sometimes Love isn’t Enough

XENOIS “You take good care of my family,” I said through gritted teeth, my free hand clenched tightly, hating that I had to depend on this man for their safety. “Of course,” Zade replied smoothly, like he was amused about the whole thing and I hated it. “They’re safe here, and they’ll continue to be safe for as long as they choose to stay.” “And Zade?” I couldn’t help myself from adding, my Alpha instincts rising up with possessiveness. “Don’t get any ideas about my mate. She’s off limits, and I trust you to remember that, and they better be staying in completely separate areas MILES away from your room.” There was a pause, and then Zade’s voice came through with what I could swear was amusement and a hint of mockery in his tone. “Are you giving me ideas, Blackwood? What would you do if I decided to try it out?” My vision went red briefly as my wolf asserted itself with rage pushing closer to the surface. “You better think carefully about what you’re suggesting—” “After all