Nick watched Janet turn to look at him, a resolute look in her eyes. She took a defiant step towards him, but before she could even begin to reject her playboy mate, a rustling nearby made Nick automatically take a protective stance in front of her.
“Why are you out here?” Nick called once the sound of footste[s was closer. He recognized his warriors even from afar.
“I…I’m the one Beta Owen tasked with guarding the Luna, Your Highness,” Jordan said catiously, stepping out into Nick’s line of sight.
“She was out here alone,” Nick said disapprovingly. “And she fell in the lake. If I hadn’t been here, she could have frozen to death. You know the lake is one of our defenses against intruders.”
“I apologize for my lapse in duties,” Jordan muttered, head bowed.
“I think we need to assi
