She wasn’t sure why David wouldn’t warm up to the other man, especially when he was so helpful to her in the fighting ring.

“No, I’ll never put down my guard.” He still had the binoculars up, barely paying attention to her.

“David, what’s your problem with him?”

He finally set the binoculars down and turned, leaning against the wall. “I should have been the one to save you.”

“You did. You came when I needed you most.”

David scowled, pacing the room. “Your scent was all ...