“Why did you come over? You could have waited for my return,” he said, closing the distance between us. “It's not safe out here. There are wild animals who —” “Plank wouldn't have let anything happen to me. Moreover, I'm good with my fists.” Smiling, I lifted my clenched fist. “I can give a killer punch or two.” He smiled at that, nodding as he placed his hand over mine. “Let's go over there.” He gestured to a fallen tree close to where his men were. Nodding, I let him lead me there. He helped me sit before he sat next to me, his gaze never leaving my face. “What's so important that you had to leave the pack to find me?” Gulping, I puffed out a breath, getting ready for the truth. My gaze wandered to the hunters who were now speaking with Plank before I turned to him. I was getting re

