(Cassie’s POV) I felt arms on me as Parker scooped me up off the floor. He silently carried me to the sofa and put me down. I sat watching him as he got the blanket from the other side of the sofa and placed it over me. “You’re working with Hunter?” I asked quietly, and he nodded. “Well, Drew anyway,” he shrugged. “Until last week, anyway.” “Why?” I asked, and he looked at me funny. “What do you mean, why?” “Well, this is your pack, shouldn’t you be loyal to your Alpha,” Parker kneeled down on the floor in front of my seat. “Cassie,” he said, taking my hand. “The only person I care about is you, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure your safety, especially if it was my f**king up that put you in danger in the first place.” He looked me in the eye and tightened his grip on my ha