Chapter 356

“I think with me there…. With Carmen there… we might have a shot at swaying them once they take down all Juan’s men. Juan, they can have him. As long as they know he has to live, they can take him away so the rest can be free.” I chime in, knowing somewhere my words will hurt Colton, but he doesn’t react or look my way. It’s still his father, but he knows it’s what he deserves. “No, they’ll torture him… if they do that, you will all feel it when he’s close to death. You’ll feel extreme pain. They can’t put you all through that.” Cesar is drumming it over while tapping his thumb on his leg, and Meadow gets up and goes to him. Wrapping her arms around his waist as he envelopes her and hugs her back. Pulling her onto his lap, she curls up tight and, for once, looks vulnerable in his arms. I’m so used to seeing strong, sexy Meadow that this sudden need for her mate’s reassurance and the coiling up in him makes me even more determined that I have to protect my pack. We’re all scared of the