As I try to gulp in some air, the ancient vampire studies me, “You wrecked my bar.” “I was being assaulted,” I manage to say. “I saw the security feed.” he waves his hand. “I took over after your mate left.” “Wait,” I blink. “You were there? You let him take me? I was held hostage for three days!” The mayor raises a brow. “You were with your mate. I thought that’s what you wanted. And besides,” he folds his handkerchief neatly, “if you had been held hostage, I would have brought you back. You’re one of my people, after all.” I’m trying to make sense of this all. “Wait, so you did something to my attackers?” “Those arrogant males?” The mayor studies me, not even bothering to shoot the wolf getting to his feet a side glance. “I addled their brains a little, made them permanently

