TENNA.
Torhana was in the middle of explaining why the eastern border patrol was a waste of resources when Rowan interrupted him.
"That's because you've never actually run it," Rowan said, reaching for his water. "The terrain alone makes it worth the extra wolves."
"The terrain isn't the problem. The problem is Henrik thinks he needs eight wolves to cover what four could handle if they weren't stopping every twenty minutes to mark territory that's already marked."
"It's protocol."
"It's Henrik being paranoid."
I shifted in Elliot's lap, and his hand immediately moved to steady me, fingers splaying across my hip. The touch was casual, automatic, like he wasn't even thinking about it. Just keeping me close.
"Henrik has reason to be paranoid," Elliot said quietly. His thumb traced circ
