Damien’s POV I waited at the border for Damien to finally show up. His guards were all around, lining up in front of me like they were about to perform some kind of football play. A few of my own enforcers had followed me as well, but at my instruction they were back a ways, watchful and cautious. I knew Jake’s guards lining up like that made mine nervous, but mine were loyal to me and my instructions. They would stay back unless this turned into a brawl. I was hoping to avoid that. I didn’t want to fight. Jake arrived in wolf form maybe ten or so minutes after he was called. He shifted back to human form as he walked closer to me. He frowned at me openly. “You better have something good to say for yourself, after dragging me the whole way out here,” Jake growled. “I’m suspecting this

