CH39 - Cedric's POV

With Kai back in the safety of his room, and completely worn out from a quick make-out session, I return to the training grounds. I had hoped to train with Kai, but with him smelling so good, and with Joey around, I didn’t want to risk anything.

I could have trained him in the packhouse meeting hall instead, but my people might question me about it. I don’t use the hall unless training outside is impossible. Even rain wouldn’t usually stop me.

Joey is one of my more trusted men, but he has always enjoyed being free to experiment with both men and women. That is why I can’t let him be too close to my Kai. I don’t want to risk him trying to fuck my man. I wish he would find his mate already, but for now, I’ll have to keep him at a safe distance.

This is becoming a more complicated issue than I expected, but so far it is only him I need to worry about. At least, I hope it is only him I need to plan for. With a heavy sigh, I scan