Hiro growled over Alanna’s shoulder, and the she-wolf moved backwards, bumping into him.

“Hey! I don’t think your mate appreciates your invading my personal space, so... shoo, shoo!” she protested.

“How come in all these centuries you haven’t got yourself a boyfriend?” replied Hiro, and the she-wolf gave him a hateful look. “If you keep opening your eyes like that, people might think you need some eyedrops!” Hiro teased her and Alanna snorted with frustration.

“We’re supposed to be on an import