Breaking up

There was a tense moment when the two men glared at each other, neither backing down before Riordan finally shrugged.

“As you will.” He did and raised his arms. “Search my person.”

Vinaud smiled, all lips and no teeth. “Thank you for your understanding as usual.” He said and jerked his chin towards her.

“Ah.” Riordan said and held an arm out between her and the burly wolf that had been headed for her. “She’s off limits.”

Vinaud’s jaw ticked.

“I know how you must feel but she must be searched.” Vinaud said and Riordan straightened to his full towering length and stared down his nose at the rest of them.

“Reynette is off-limits.” He said again simply. “Nobody touches her but me.”

“Do not complicate this old friend.” Vinaud growled and Riordan held a hand.

“Me, you can manhandle. Anyone that touches my woman is a symbol of war. If your trust in our alliance does not even hold that much salt then it is war.” Riordan stressed dangerously. His woman? Shivers ran down her spine at the