CHAPTER 6
Helio heard the horror and anguish coming from Jael and it tore at his very soul. Looking to Sabien, he saw the haunted look in his eyes and knew he was feeling just as Helio was. Helio kneeled and placed a gentle hand on Jael’s knee. “Hey.”
Jael leaned his head back hitting the wall behind him. His eyes were closed tight, his jaw clenched, as he said in a rough voice, “Gods, I’ve f****d everything up.”
“No you didn’t. You were hurt and angry. Anyone would have done the same thing if they had seen their mate with another. It isn’t like you could just scent who I was,” Helio stated firmly.
“And I’m fine, Jael. Look, my side is almost healed,” Sabien stated, pulling up his shirt.
Jael refused to look in Sabien’s direction. Instead the man turned away, rasping, “I’m a f*****g i
