Chapter 60. Karma Has a Bite

Alec brushed her cheek as he saw her eyes flicker.

“Angel, I understand you are tired, but we should get back to the village.”

“It’s just,” her voice trailed. “I don’t want to sleep alone. I enjoy having you in my arms. You make me feel safe.”

“I would like nothing more than to be with you, too, but your father isn’t exactly keen on us being together.”

“I don’t care what he thinks.”

“Despite how you feel, he is still your father, and he needs a clear head in this Were Rebellion.”

“Perhaps you are right. I shouldn’t have been so harsh with him about you this morning.”

“This morning? What do you mean?”

“He thought I was spending too much time with you and wanted me to stop training you. He thought Lilith was better suited for the task. I got pretty angry. I am actually not sure what came over me. Jealousy maybe? But I scoffed at him and told him he had no right to tell me what to do. I am the Rom Borro’s daughter for half this clan, and it’s my