45

I somehow manage to swallow down the growl building in my chest when Cedric stares down at my wife like she is the very reason for his existence. I want to rip that smile off his face, Killian wants me to rip his head off, but I know that isn’t the way to get into Lira’s good graces.

“While my Delta takes my wife to rest in our room, why don’t you and I take a moment to discuss the arrangements that need to be made for you to stay here for the long term. I can have my Gamma make room for you with the warriors.”

Cedric turns that aggravating smirk back towards me, tilting his head to the side. “Princess?” he whispers down to her, “Would you mind terribly if I left your side for a moment to speak with your husband.”

My lip curls menacingly at the way he says ‘husband’, like it is an insult to the term. I somehow am able to keep my composure, even watching him whispering intimately in my wife’s ear.

Somehow, I don’t think he is doing it for any reason other than to antagonize me. I don