Asa POV:

Asa laid in bed, wide awake as Chris slept beside him.

His mate didn’t seem the least bit worried about Asa breaking the command.

Asa wouldn’t break the command, not outright. Asa heard horror stories of breaking commands given by mates. Sometimes it left irrevocable damage to the mating bond.

The youth of their bond scared Asa too much to even consider risking it.

He had to figure out another way. ...