Killian
‘And what if she turns out to be a traitor, Max?’ I ask. ‘You’re prepared to stand back and watch your mate die? Because that’s what will happen. If she turns out to be working with Dennis, I will kill her in the worst way, and you know it.’
Max nods. ‘She’s not a traitor, Killian. I would never lie to you. You have known me for most of my life. I have been loyal to you since the day I met you. Vanessa is mine, Killian. I have never asked for anything for myself, but I will ask you now not to take her from me.’
I don’t want to take Max’s mate from him. I wouldn’t wish that pain on anyone. But I can’t let the girl live if she’s here only to harm my kingdom. Max isn’t a stupid man, and I know he will have used his magic to scan Vanessa for lies and deceit. If he sensed anything of
