Chapter 470

Third Person's POV

Gideon glanced at Cleo, her wild state and dagger in hand sending ripples of worry through his cedar pheromones.

His alpha aura subtly shielded Valerica's flank. "Be careful not to hurt yourself," he said, then walked back.

Seeing Malachi emerge, he extended an arm to block him.

The alpha aura descended like a wall, halting Malachi in his tracks. "Let's continue our coffee chat.