“You’re very good at reminding me why I fight this hard.”
“That’s the idea.”
His hand lifted and brushed lightly along my jaw. The contact sent heat through the bond instantly.
“You were angry when Warren blamed you.” He said.
“Of course I was.”
“You didn’t back down.”
“Why would I?” I asked.
A small smile tugged at his mouth.
“Most people do when the entire pack is watching.”
“Well.” I replied. “Most people aren’t already getting blamed for half the s**t happening in this territory.”
Ezra’s expression hardened slightly.
“Anyone who believes that nonsense is an idiot.”
“That’s comforting.” I said dryly. “Because there are clearly several idiots walking around the packhouse right now.”
Ezra huffed quietly.
The matebond pulsed stronger as the distance between us disappeared, an
