Theon's POV "Rogues," I mind linked Thaddeus. Thaddeus stood up and threw Trinity over his shoulder while she protested. The entire dining room was now in organized chaos. Tables were slung to the side, and the giant rug that covered the floor was pulled away. Pregnant, nursing women, children, and a few older warriors walked down to the cellar below. We haven't had a chance to tell Trinity that our own world was full of dangers itself. That includes the random rogues that wish to take women back with them to their own worthless packs. Rumors that the goddess strips them of their mates wore heavy on those who were cast out of their packs or turned away from organized packs to seek their own selfish desires. Their evil clouded their souls. Thus Selene took away the privilege of a mate. H