Desiree flinched, but Roman held her hand gently.

“I understand your anger,” Roman said calmly. “But this fight isn’t optional. Not for me. Not if I want to keep her safe.”

Ethan shook his head. “Safe? SAFE? The safest place for her is far away from all this madness.”

Desiree whispered, “Daddy…”

But Ethan wasn’t finished. “You’re her mate. You claim to love her. So listen,if you die tomorrow, you destroy her. You destroy everything.”

Roman inhaled slowly. ...