It took hours to get everything in place. I enter our room, and Marinah is sleeping. I quickly pack a bag for us both. She sleeps through it. I'm tired, but nothing will keep my alone time with Marinah from happening.

Beck is attending the funerals in my absence. It's the only thing that made me hesitate with this mad scheme.

Beck put me straight. "You take this time with your mate. You have more problems than simple mating rage. When you come back, you get the ...