Exton

"Keon Dealg Drubh! I am NOT helpless!"

The fire in her blue eyes, the clenched fists on her hips, it is all Keon can do to not kneel before her. Heat surges in his chest, searing a path directly to his groin. Ebony fire flashes in his own midnight dark gaze.

"My Lady, I did not say you are helpless. I, of all people, know you are far more than you seem. I need to know you are here, safe. You need to protect our bairn."

Cassie's eyes narrow. A muscle jumps in her jaw. "I don't even LOOK pregnant. She won't know I am. Damn it Keon! I am not staying up here!"

"Cassie,"

Ob cuts him off. "Keon, she's right. Morgan won't expect Cassie. Mi Bruha, yes. My wife is a formidable witch. She has weathered two battles here." He hugs Pandora close.

Stoney nods. "Alise has been taking lessons from Raina. She knows well how to handle the sword. If Cassie feels that strongly, perhaps..."

Keon's dark gaze slides to the Gars. Both men try to hide their amusement.

"Fine."

He glares as Cassie tosses her shoulder length hair. His black streak shimmers in her blue waves, distracting him for a moment. he growls softly.

"Cassandra, I warn you... if you or our bairn get hurt in any way, I am going to lock you in an ivory tower beneath your lake."

A small smile twists her lips. She strokes her fingertips along his cheek. Keon shudders, closing his eyes. Steeling himself against his arousal, he holds her hand against his cheek. Moments later Keon stalks into the hallway. He stares out the window as Cassie joins him. Her words make him catch his breath.

"Do you know how sexy you are when you get in your zone?"

Her arms slide around his waist and she kisses his shoulder. Keon's hands cover hers, and he pulls her tight against his back. He catches her eyes in the reflection of the glass.

"I swear woman. You are to be the death of me. If she even looks at you wrong, I am going to kill her."