“Thank you,” Kaine tells the guard. “Please go ahead of us to inform the King and Queen that we are on our way.” It doesn’t seem like the order are exactly what the guard hoped for judging by the grimace on his face, but that doesn’t stop him from nodding and leaving the two of us alone in the room. As soon as the door shuts behind him, Kaine turns his attention to me. “Command,” he demands. I c**k an eyebrow. “Excuse me? I don’t care if we’ve slept together before, that doesn’t mean that I’m comfortable taking off my clothes in front of you.” Kaine blew out a long sigh and rubbed his forehead. “I really don’t want to have to use an Alpha command on you to take off your clothes. Ember, I need you to be reasonable. If we’re both being charged with treason right now, it’s not safe for

