Chapter 16

“We still need to take the key and return to our world through the portal.” Bron with Nik at his side came to join them, draping one arm across Drake’s shoulders then the other across Shaw’s. “But now, you have a decision to make. Right this minute, we need to get out of here. I doubt Coldin’s minions will come back. I don’t expect they’ve ever faced-off against a fire-breathing behemoth before.”

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While Nik introduced Bron to online computer games, Shaw took Drake into his bedroom for much more intimate activities.

Only when he was too exhausted to love his mate again did Shaw gather Drake into his arms and lie in a comfortable, sated silence. The last traces of his anger had long since evaporated, and Drake’s enthusiastic participation, reassured Shaw that his mate was fit and well despite Coldin’s brutality.

However, Shaw found it was impossible for him to fully relax. Instead, his mind churned over Bron’s words.