Mason studied Josie’s expression. Did she look guilty because she’d been avoiding him? Or because she refused to share what was upsetting her?
They were able to talk about anything. No subject, no matter how uncomfortable it might be, was off limits for them. Or so he thought.
“Josie, look at me,” Mason commanded her quietly. Slowly, she lifted her eyes and met his. He saw fear in them. It couldn’t be fear of the upcoming fight. It was deeper than that.
But now wasn’t the time to address it. He sighed and pushed his Alpha presence towards her to calm and help her recenter. Her shoulders squared as she stood up a little taller, and a glint of steel returned to her eyes.
“There’s my girl,” he said softly. A flash of something… Annoyance? Irritation? Lit in her eyes and was gone as quickl
