How could someone sound so loving while doing something so frightening? And why did that make my heart ache? I understood his anger. I really did. Wendy had practically accused me of imagining what I’d witnessed, and judging by William’s reaction, this wasn’t the first time she’d tried to twist a situation to suit herself. But there was something I needed him to understand. I wasn’t asking him to let her lie. I wasn’t asking him to abandon the truth. I just didn’t want him to become someone he might regret being later. Taking a slow breath, I concentrated on our bond. ‘Will?’ His mismatched eyes softened as he looked at me. ‘Yes, my Lucky?’ I swallowed. ‘I’m not telling you to stop questioning her. But could you please explain what you’re doing to her? I can see she’s hurting

