Ryan POV

　　It's bad enough I am getting notes from this supposed rogue king, and now he is after my mate!

　　I look at Reya, who is already looking at me like she could crumble at any moment from the adrenaline crash, but her resolve to remain calm in front of her people wins out.

　　But, I don't give a shit about looking polished or poised right now.

　　I cross over the short distance between us and wrap her in my arms. She buries her face into my ...