10 Dani “I thought you said you were spanking my ass for arguing with you,” I said, my voice soft. I was naked in the bathing tube—which mere mortals called a shower—with Gage—and he was washing me, running his soapy hands over every inch of my body. No part of me was left untouched. Unlike the tubes at the Touchstone and at Bryn’s home, this one was large, easily big enough for two. “You will learn, mate, that when it comes to your health and safety, I will not tolerate disobedience. You are surrounded by Elite Hunters, Dani, men strong enough to snap your delicate neck with barely a thought. And we have enemies. Never argue with me. I can’t tolerate seeing you in pain, love. I can’t. Don’t ask it of me.” He didn’t look me in the eye as his hands gently roamed my body, assuring himself

