The longing to be with Leo overrode the logical part of my brain. “Yes, of course, Alpha Gideon. I will stay the night. I just have to tell Prince Ivan that I won't be returning this evening.” Gideon nodded and was walking out the door when I called out to him. He stopped and turned, raising an eyebrow expectantly. “With your permission, I would like to start training Leo. I'll start with self-defense. He should have started a long time ago, especially with the threats on his life,” I said, but honestly I was going to do it with or without his permission and I think he knew that. “Do what you want. Just keep him safe.” And with that, he left. I blew out a breath and looked at Peter. “What are the chances that Ivan won't mind me staying here?” Peter chuckled. “Absolutely no

