Chapter 22 Ashrian Vale POV I'd seen a lot of castles in my time . Burned a few , bled in a few , fucked in a few . But this one ? Stormclaw Keep had power humming in the goddamn walls . Alpha Draven led us through winding corridors of enchanted stone , each step echoing with the weight of legacy and dominance . Daxon flanked Elowen like a wolf shaped wall , and I trailed just behind , watching them both . Learning . Calculating . And silently trying not to lose my shit every time her scent caught on the air . She was radiant . And so fucking mine . " I've had a wing prepared , " Alpha Draven said , stopping at a pair of heavy oak doors engraved with the Stormclaw crest . " Security wards have been doubled . No one gets in or out without my say - so . " He looked right at me when he said that . I inclined my head respectfully , though part of me bristled . I'd kept her safe from the inside of hell itself . But this wasn't my house . Not yet . He pushed the doors open . And Elowen gasped . " Oh . My . Moon . " The suite was obscene . A massive vaulted ceiling . A bed big enough to host a supernatural orgy ... ten people easy . Soft gray and silver bedding . Built in bookshelves , a hearth , and a wardrobe the size of a department store . And the bathroom ? I could smell the lavender steam and goddess grade soap from the door . Six sinks . Two massive walk - in showers with runes carved into the tile . A hot tub the size of a small pond . 1/3 Elowen twirled , her hair lashing like mungi un m regular wolf . " She turned to Alpha Draven , bouncing slightly on her toes . " You're seriously letting me stay here ? " " I'm not letting you , " he said gruffly . " I'm insisting . You're under my roof now . You're pack . That means protected . " Daxon stepped forward , jaw tight . " And I don't trust Maria or Eron . " Elowen froze . ME EITHER . " He looked at her , eyes blazing . " Something's off about them . I don't like it . They were too quiet . Too careful . And when we left this morning , they were watching us like they were memorizing details for someone else . " My chest rumbled . Not a full growl ... but close . " Agreed , " I said simply . " They knew too much and said too little . That's a dangerous mix . " Alpha Draven nodded . " We'll investigate . Quietly . But for now , this is where you stay . You're my guest . And my responsibility . " Elowen blinked rapidly , emotion brimming behind those bright eyes . She wasn't used to people fighting for her . But gods , she'd better get used to it . Because now she had two mates . And the war hadn't even started yet . Elowen POV Daxon cupped my face with both hands , his thumb gently brushing along my cheekbone like I was made of something fragile and sacred . " You good , baby ? " he murmured , eyes locked on mine , voice low and thick with emotion , I nodded , still breathless and flushed from everything that had just gone down , literally and figuratively , He pressed a kiss to my forehead , then another to my lips , lingering just long enough to make my toes curl . " I'm gonna go grab your stuff from Maria and Eron's , " he said , pulling back slowly . " You shouldn't go back there , not after everything . Not alone . Not ever . " His jaw ticked , and then , he looked past me . Right at Ashrian . The stare wasn't hostile , but it sure as hell wasn't soft . It was layered . Possessive . Protective . Alpha , She's mine too , that look said . Ash met his gaze and gave a single , respectful nod . A silent acknowledgment . I know . I'll protect her like she's mine . 2/3 12:00 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 22 464 Daxon kissed me once more , hard and fast . " Lock the damn door behind me , " he muttered , then turned and disappeared down the hall without another word . on , Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!