Chapter 94

Nikolai POV

As soon as Alyssa and Mace disappear into King’s office, I exchange a look with King, lowering my voice so Zuri doesn’t hear. “When the fuck did we start having sidebars?”

King doesn’t answer, but by the way his jaw is set, he doesn’t like it either.

Alyssa’s been distant since we got back. I thought things might settle once we were home, but it’s like she’s slipping further away every day. She told us she needed space, and we’ve been giving it to her—even if it’s been hell. No touching. No kissing. No fucking. Not even a goddamn cuddle. It’s been killing me, but for King? It’s a whole different kind of torture.

Since finding out she’s pregnant, something primal in him snapped into overdrive. He’s been restless, constantly on edge, trying to control the pull that wants to consume her, to keep her attached to his hip at all times. To ease his pain, I’ve stepped in, letting him use me as much as he needs.

My poor ass. Don’t get me wrong