“Wait!” Ivy yelled. She had watched Zeke's hands clench, his eyes narrowing into slits and she could feel his tension through the mate bond. He didn't want to lose Lucas. No one in their right senses would sacrifice their capable beta for a mate they didn't want. So she needed to help him. “If you take me, you're giving Petra and Lucas in return?” She asked. “Hmm.” The soldier nodded. “Then…” she was saying when her eyes caught sight of Petra. She could hear Petra's voice in her head. “Let me handle this.” She said so she stood still. She walked over to Zeke and took his hand in hers. “I would figure something out, don't sacrifice yourself please.” He whispered in her ears and her heart stopped. Please? Zeke never pleaded. Petra's voice interrupted their conversation. “Shawn.” She c

