Chapter 25: Chapter 25

“Sounds good.” Marcus was kind of looking forward to whatever the Alpha had in mind. He had some anger to work off with this male who had repeatedly tried to come between him and Roni.

She gawked at Marcus. “Are you freaking kidding me?”

“Oh, come on, Roni, it’s just a bit of male bonding.” Eli was grinning from ear to ear.

She snorted. “‘Bonding’ is the last word to describe—”

Eli raised a hand. “Shh, honey, it’s time for the men to talk.”

Marcus looped an arm around Roni’s waist as she tried to launch herself across the table at Eli. “Nick’s right, sweetheart, we need to make it clear there are no hard feelings.”

“Why don’t you go with Shay to Phoenix Pack territory, Roni?” Nick’s eyes didn’t move from Marcus. “You can act as an extra bodyguard for Shay. She’s helping them get everything ready for Grace’s party tonight. I’m sure they’d love to have another set of hands.”