Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Marinah

After our large breakfast, Callie cuddle time, and a refreshing shower, I call a meeting of my guard by way of King who remains grumpy.

Beck, Labyrinth, Nokita, and Cabel tentatively enter the meeting room, attempting to judge the atmosphere. Alden is new to my guard. He was previously assigned to Beck because he has difficulty with authority, but the problem has been fixed, and he’s now vital to our team. He’s following the lead of the other men. Axel enters, walks straight to me, and wraps his hands around my shoulders, pulling me in for a hug. He ignores my grumbling and doesn’t release me until he’s ready. Axel is our doctor and sometimes rules don’t suit him such as hugging his leader. Sheesh.

He finally steps back and runs his gaze from my toes and up. A low growl leaves King’s throat. Axel doesn’t bother looking in his direction. “You look good,” he says. “Rested,” continuing to take his time in his appraisal.