Ember
“Mates or not, I have already made a vow to keep you safe. Nothing and no one will harm you,” he promised.
That settled something in me.
I had more questions, but a yawn crept up and took over before I could ask another one. I looked at the time. Nearly midnight.
“I have more questions,” I told him.
“I know. But you need sleep first. Come,” he said, holding out his hand. I took it and followed him back out to the Lamborghini. We drove, and I watched the city lights blur past the window. I must have drifted off, because the next thing I knew, I was in bed and someone was pulling the covers over me.
“Don’t go,” I said, half asleep. Carter looked at me, hesitating.
“Please,” I said.
Tonight had been a lot. I knew I would process it all in my own time, but right now, I just neede
