It took a second for the pair to pull back from each other. But once they did, Sequan dropped to his knee in front of Toya’s father. “Alpha.” He bowed his head. Roderick looked over at me, and then to Silas. “He’s yours?” Silas nodded. “But like our Queen pointed out. I don’t want to keep him if he’s not fully invested in being my guard.” Sequan winced and got to his feet. He turned to Silas and bowed. “Alpha Silas…you have been someone that I have looked up to for many years.” Sequan stared at the ground. “I don’t…” I looked at Rowan. “Can guards of different people mate?” I looked at Silas. “I don’t see it being a problem.” Silas sighed. “It’s fine on paper.” I pursed my lips. “But what happens if one of us is attacked, and their attention is split?” He sighed. “Sequan has been my

