Chapter 20 Protectiveness

• King's POV
• I closed the door to Dora's room softly once she had finally drifted off, though her sleep was still fitful. My inner wolf paced restlessly, agitated after the events of the night. I needed to go for a run, to burn off some of this excess energy and simmering rage before I did something rash.
• "Derek," I called to my beta as I strode down the hall. He fell in step beside me readily. "I'm going for a run to clear my head. Keep watch over Dora's room until I return."