Jax’s POV
I walked up to the cluster of pack guards stationed near the entrance of the quarters.
They straightened the second they spotted me and waited. “Double the patrols around the entire grounds, especially our room. Anything out of place, you tell me at once,” I ordered, voice hard. I looked each of them in the eye. “No more laziness. If anything happens again, I’ll deal with you myself.”
They nodded. I waved them off.
Once they were gone, I headed for the room where Elena stayed.
Four guards stood outside the door. I wanted her protected at all costs. Damon’s words still hung over us, and I refused to take any chance.
Fear sat heavy in my chest as I paused outside. I needed her in my sight. She’d already been through too much, and the thought of another blow made my stomach tu
