Kristen watched Ronald try to fight Thorn's power. She wanted to break them up, but she wasn't strong enough. Ronald snarled as he fought to stay upright, but the alpha's power was too overwhelming. Ronald hit his knees, and Thorn's gaze flicked to her, a silent command to stay back. "Stand down. You're not going with her." His voice rang with authority.
The others made no effort to intervene, and the guard entered. "Just the female." The guard instructed, but Thorn refused. 'No, I'll be going with her, or she won't be going." She was confused by his actions. This was the first time he had inserted himself between her and another male. She didn't understand why he insisted on going with her.
Silence stretched on as the guard struggled with making a decision. "Thorn, it's no trouble, I
