*Darick’s POV*

Her words echoed in my mind. Honestly, I was surprised. She had balls, that I’d admit. But there was no way she’d ever get the chance to expose me and my men.

“You won't be saying a word to anyone," I whispered in Gwen’s ear, hoping I had made an error the first time with the blood oath enactment.

"Try me," she whispered in return.

I stared at the bite mark on her neck. I could still taste her blood on my tongue. It was ...