Chapter 61. Bite Me

“Alpha Jax Blackwood, how disappointing to see that you have disregarded the first rule of the Doe.” His attempt to convey sadness was lost on his face. “Surely someone must have told you that the Doe is not yours to keep. She is for no one to keep. Her beauty is for all to see and admire, and her powers are to be used to the advantage of the strong. She is not for a world of love. It is not her calling.” He took a step to the side, eyeing the stall where Lola was shutting her eyes and holding Melissa close.

A sneeze echoed in the barn, and Ash closed his eyes.

“Seriously.” Ash gritted.

Jax bit down on his tongue and shook his head.

“Are you going to tell me that was a mouse?” the man asked.

“Will you believe us if we do?” Ash asked and squinted.

“I’ll be grabbing the girl and taking my leave now if you don’t mind.”

Jax reached out his hand and pressed it against the man’s shoulder. “I do mind. She isn’t yours to take.” he said and snapped the man’s neck.

The other two rushed t