"Back up into the office a bit until I check this out." Damen's urgent command had us doing as he requested, without question. "I have linked the other members of your protection team, Ellie. They should be here shortly with the equipment I've requested." He then turned a bit red, and apologized. "I'm sorry, Alpha Ellie. I shouldn't have addressed you so informally."
I couldn't help but laugh. "Damen, I have told you before, you don't have to address me as Alpha unless it is a formal occasion. You and the rest of the team are like brothers to Gavin and me." I did notice his eyes move to Allistar, then back to me. "And Allistar is like an uncle. You don't have to stand on formality around him. Good heavens, we basically 'grew up' on the alpha floor for six years, and have been friends for
