Chapter 51

-Paige-

The King and I get up from our chairs at the same time, but before I can make a run for it, he grabs me painfully by my arm.

“Now, I was hoping that you would be smart about this, *wolf.* Without Damon, without your *mate,* you’re up for grabs. I thought you’d realize this and make this easy for both of us. But I guess I couldn’t expect as much from a *dog.*”

The guards are closing in on