“A plan?” Adler startled at her question before frowning and looking down at the bench. “My plan only went as far as coming here and taking you back with me.”
“Taking me back?” Jesse sat up, startled. “What…like…now?”
Adler’s frown turned into a dark scowl. “Yeah…my father is hot on my heels and if I don’t take you and make you mine…”
Jesse stood up, interrupting him. “Adler! Why the hell didn’t you tell me this!” She looked frightened and Adler ran quickly over to her, swooping his arms around her and cradling her head to his chest protectively.
“Don’t worry, Jesse…this time will be different…I’ll claim you, and then…”
“No! Adler!” Jesse shoved away from him and they stared at each other. “That’s not going to solve anything!”
“Yes it will.” His voice went down into a low gravelly to
