Rian POV “She’s a b***h, Taegan. It wasn’t your fault,” Rosie told Taegan again. She was holding his hand, tracing his thumb with hers. I was trying not to let it bother me. She’s mine. My mark is on her and hers is on my neck, but it didn’t make the possessiveness go away. I don’t care if he’s family, it still irks me to see her sitting so close to him, treating him gently while nursing his guilty feelings. I feel bad for Taegan. I really do. I even feel a bit guilty for bringing Parisa here, but my mate coddling him is irritating me. “Hey,” my dad placed a hand on my shoulder, squeezing it gently. “Why don’t you and I go somewhere and talk?” I couldn’t tell if the hardness in his eyes meant he was mad or concerned. No matter how old I get, I will always be wary of my dad’s anger. I h

