“Best not to lie so well, stick as close to the truth as possible. I was visiting your territory for medical treatment, took a liking to Hope, and decided to officially court her.”
His eyes pinned mine again.
“Are you just looking for an excuse to be seen with me?” I tease.
Delight flashes in his eyes as he takes my time. “Just a bit of forethought. How else would I explain my reluctance to allow other males close to you?”
“You could always say we're best friends,” I quip.
His eyes flash to his Lycan, and the heat in them makes my toes curl.
“Not with the way he looks at you,” Tessa murmurs.
“Hey!” I elbow her.
“Your sister is right, bug,” Papa says, “Any male with half a set of brain cells will feel his wolf claim on you.”
My face flames. “Okay, that's enough. We have our plan, n
