CHAPTER 15 “I don’t want you to do this, amante. It isn’t safe,” Jotham argued. “I agree with Jotham, Cory. It’s too dangerous. Just let your mate and his men handle this,” Cory’s mother argued. Cory turned to his mom, “Look, I won’t be in any danger. Everyone knows about the stray that’s been wandering the grounds. Hell, Gattas even feeds me canned tuna when he’s around.” “Language, young man. You are not too old that I can’t paddle your behind,” Cory’s mother admonished. “Oh, for the love of——Mother, if I remember correctly when you and Jotham’s mom came down and you all told me about being mated to Jotham, I was informed that once we were mated, I would be expected to rule by his side. Well, that is what I am trying to do.” “Cory, ruling by Jotham’s side doesn’t mean getting yo

