“Alpha Jax Blackwood, how disappointing to see that you have disregarded the first rule of the Doe.” His attempt to convey sadness was lost on his face. “Surely someone must have told you that the Doe is not yours to keep. She is for no one to keep. Her beauty is for all to see and admire, and her powers are to be used to the advantage of the strong. She is not for a world of love. It is not her calling.” He took a step to the side, eyeing the stall where Lola was shutting her eyes ...