Max POV Everything was perfect. Nina was ready to give herself to me, and I was prepared to claim what was mine until Don knocked on the door. "What. Is. It?" I emphasize each word. Don's eyes were wide as he looked down and noticed just what he had done. "Sorry, man, I wouldn't have bothered you if it wasn't important. Layla..." "You just said you wouldn't have bothered me if it wasn't important, and the first word you say is Layla. I don't know any scenario where Layla would be in a situation that would be more important than me marking my mate." "Listen, please. Layla is downstairs, causing a scene. She said if you didn't come downstairs, she would make sure that Nina knew everything you two had done together and that she would know about your current "situation" before you