Emmett's expression darkened with fury.

"Travis, what the hell? She's my cousin's wife—am I not allowed to take her?" he said coldly. "Or are you looking to be surrounded and attacked by the three major factions?"

The threat was unmistakable.

Refuse him today, and Travis would be facing pressure from three sides—the Jayzepanese, Rupert, and Emmett himself.

Even with that mysterious and powerful ally, could he really withstand the addition of another major force?

So what would it be? Protect