Chapter 109: King

It took hours to get everything in place. I enter our room, and Marinah is sleeping. I quickly pack a bag for us both. She sleeps through it. I'm tired, but nothing will keep my alone time with Marinah from happening.

Beck is attending the funerals in my absence. It's the only thing that made me hesitate with this mad scheme.

Beck put me straight. "You take this time with your mate. You have more problems than simple mating rage. When you come back, you get the hellspawn, and I'm taking Missy away."

I hope Marinah will forgive me when she misses Ryan's funeral. His loss hit her hard. I still remember the first Shadow Warrior who died under my command. It doesn't get easier.

I collect everything we need and wake her. "Remember I told you I'm kidnapping you," I say when I'm sure she's awake.

"I think," she mumbles groggily.

I scoop her into my arms. "It's happening."

With the two bags tossed over my shoulder, and my mate in my arms, we leave the room. "I need clothes," she finally