Caspar I don’t know why Axel’s presence is annoying me. I resent that he brought the Elite Squad to my pack to escort us to the palace. It makes me feel like I am incapable of protecting my mate. “We don’t need an escort,” I mutter. “Bram Abraxas sent my parents a letter declaring that he will get Nova back,” Axel explains. Nova clings to me and buries her face. I lean into her as Kael whimpers. He senses his mate’s emotions. “My father and King Emery felt it was best to send the squad for protection,” Axel explains. I sigh, “Fine." Nova peaks out at her brother, who smiles at her. “It will be okay, sis,” Axel says. “We won’t let anything happen to you,” Brutus adds. I eye the large man. He is the leader of the Elite Squad. I have heard a lot about him over the years. “Are you