Toke's POV
It didn't turn out the way I planned it to. Yes, it might have been a bit drastic to drug her and keep her down the days following. But the journey was dangerous, and it was all for her! She knew that. I told her, but she still refused to leave. This is my land, my world, not hers. Not the place she is used to. I did what was best for her, to protect her.
I expected her to be a bit mad and confused but not outright furious! These guys are different; I can't show them I'm soft. There is no place for soft or loving in this world. It is survival of the fittest, even among guys like Arcane, Hades, and their crew. I've known them for years since we were small and pack fractions were different, even rogue packs. Times change, and even if I still know these guys and would trust
