CHAPTER 11
Gods, he couldn’t do this. Shadow turned, trying to make his escape, but he was grabbed by Snake and Wade. They both gave him encouraging smiles as they turned him back toward the door.
“You can do this, brother,” Wade said.
“We’ll be right here if you need us,” Snake said. “But you do know you need to do this, man. If you’re going to have any hope of convincing your man that you really do want him and are ready, then you need to do this.”
“I know. Going up against a band of angry insurgents is no big thing. I never even break a sweat, but put me there,” Shadow said as he pointed toward the door. “Why is facing my mate filling me with terror?”
Snake and Wade both smiled. “Because he isn’t the enemy, but he has the most power over your life. Now, go get your man,” Wade repli
