The engine of the royal SUV hummed with a deep, comforting vibration as the tires finally rolled off the dirt paths of the Blue Mountain territory and onto the main highway.
I leaned my head back against the leather headrest, letting out a long, slow breath. I had strictly insisted that everyone in the convoy eat a full, warm meal before we even thought about hitting the road, ignoring the guards' eager timeline to get us moving. They had been driving for hours, and I wasn't about to let my people travel on empty stomachs.
A small, satisfied smile played on my lips as I thought about our departure. I had quietly pulled Sam aside before we walked out and ordered him to leave a heavy stack of cash right on the kitchen counter. Alpha Colt had insisted up and down that they didn't want any c
