I wanted to confront the rogues but I knew I needed Carson there to make me feel safe. I didn't trust myself to not break down, to not freeze like I did when Jax tightened his grip. I didn't want to find myself mentally back in the cabin, especially not in front of the rogues. I feared that happening now more than I had before. I cleared my throat and said, "Alpha Zev, I know you mean well. I am sure you selected an excellent team, but Carson is the only man that makes me feel safe. I can't go without him. I could have that day I arrived at the jail when I was angry, when I was filled with so much hate and rage. I don't feel that way anymore. I need Carson to be there, to hold my hand. If he can't go with me, I can't go." I squeezed Carson's hand. His arm tightened around my waist. Alpha frowned. He began pacing. Carson leaned down and nipped my earlobe. "Love you." He whispered. I smiled. Alpha continued pacing. We waited.It felt like forever before Alpha turned and said, "I will
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