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I’m coming with you, or she’s coming with me.”
    “ And how do you plan on taking her, Maes?” Callon’s agitation rang clear. “If you haven’t noticed, there are three of us and only one of you.” I could feel the tension in Callon’s grip. He was ready for a fight.
    “ I’d say you were hopelessly outnumbered,” Maes purred slyly. “Your threats are empty, Callon. I’ve stolen her from under your noses before, and I’ll do it again if I have to.”
    They stared each other down. Moments passed, and I was growing anxious. Colt and Daniel were directly behind me, both on edge. Daniel lightly touched my arm. I knew what I needed to do.
    “ Callon,” I said. “Don’t forget Maes saved my life.”
    Callon’s eyes never left Maes. “I’ve saved your life, too.”
    “ Let him come along. He doesn’t want to harm me.”
    “ That’s all he knows, Cheyenne, how to hurt and kill Timeless.”
    “ And yet I’m still alive,” I challenged. “We have to believe him.”
    Callon’s head turned, appalled that I’d say such a thing.
    “ It’s no different to when we first met, Callon,” I said, not backing down. “And you got me to trust you in the end. We need Maes. He could be very useful.” I leaned closer, whispering, “We’d be keeping the enemy close.”
    I watched the distress pass through Callon’s eyes. He knew I was right and had been thinking the same thoughts himself, but he hated the idea of putting me in further danger.
    “ What are you proposing then?” Callon turned towards Maes.
    “ I need to stay close. We’re going to have to figure this out as we go. I can see she hasn’t changed yet. You’re going to need my help until she does.”
    There was a long silence.
    “ Keep your distance then,” Callon said. “I don’t trust you. The minute you even think about crossing us, I’ll kill you.”
    “ As will I,” Maes replied coldly.
    Despite their parting death threats, a small sense of relief washed over me. At least they weren’t trying to rip each other’s throats out. I’d seen enough fighting recently; I didn’t want more.
    Callon led me towards the truck. We stopped at the driver’s door, and he placed me against it. One hand rested on the window next to my face while his other caressed my cheek with his knuckles, blocking my escape.
    I hated it when he touched me, loved it and loathed it at the same time. I despised the power it had over me. Even after all the lies, a gentle stroke from his fingers could melt away my defenses like they were nothing. I had to hold on to my anger. I couldn’t let him make me forget…
    “ Cheyenne,” Callon said gently. “I don’t know what I would’ve done if we lost you. You don’t understand how much you mean to me. It’s more than just love; it’s deeper than being bound by the rings. I have waited a lifetime for you, and I’m not giving up so easily.” He drew even closer, his mouth soft, only a slight bit of tension in his brow. “I’m truly sorry for what happened. I should have told you when I knew for sure. I didn’t want you to suffer more than you already had, but in the end you have. One day, I hope you’ll forgive me.”
    I was using the last ounce of energy within myself to hold back any emotions. I didn’t want to feel them—I was calm, unruffled. Callon couldn’t change that. He lowered his head in a kiss, and I turned away. He stopped and then grasped my jaw as he pulled back. A hurt passed through his hazel eyes—I’d wounded him.
    Recovering quickly, Callon lowered his lips to my ear as he whispered, “One day, you’ll respond to me. You’ll love me like you love Colt. You’re hurt, I understand…but I’ll win. I haven’t waited this long for nothing.”
    I twisted slightly and pushed him away. I needed space. Surprisingly, Callon didn’t resist. He just watched quietly as I moved to the rear passenger door. Inside I was fuming. After everything he’d done, now he was treating me like