Drake's POV
I forced myself to go along with Yuri and Mac. There’s no way I’m leaving my mate alone with that asshole, Mac. Besides, I need some space from Opal. My new clan, under the watchful eyes of Yuri’s half-siblings, feels safe—a feeling my dragon in my head confirmed. The hybrid dragons in this clan will be secure, and I trust that instinct.
“You stayed back to your clan,” Mac muttered as we stopped to grab a quick bite to eat. Yuri was far enough away, well out of earshot, but I could hear the jealousy dripping from Mac’s tone.
“Worry about your pack,” I replied calmly, refusing to take the bait. “My clan members aren’t the ones getting abducted.”
His frown deepened.
“Why are you so persistent about Yuri?” Mac pressed, his voice sharper now. “You used to hate her. You couldn
