Page 280 of Knot What I Expected

“No, you're being an Alpha.”

“Damn right.”

“You're being an asshole Alpha.”

“That too.”

“Rowan.”

“What?”

“If I don't show, what happens?”

My mouth opens. Nothing comes out. Because I know.

Fuck.

“He gets suspicious,” she says.

“He's already suspicious.”

“He thinks I'm terrified enough to obey him.”

“You are terrified.”

“Yes.”

No denial.

That hurts worse. Her fingers tighten around mine.

“I’m terrified. But not of him. I’m scared for Matteo. So look, I'm going in and you’re gonna save us both, got it?”

“No.”

“Yes.”

“Gabby.”

“Ethan needs to believe he's in control.”

The words change something.

I go quiet.

She sees it. Her eyes sharpen.

“You said Wreck is coming from the north.”

“Yeah.”

“Justin can watch from above.”

“Cloaked.”

“And you?”

“I'm not letting you out of my fucking sight.”