Especially since Jhon knew how he'd pined for her after he'd left the human world. His friend had been a needed support and encouragement during those years. But now there was an edge in his smile that Tryson understood.
It must have seemed very unfair that Tryson left and threw the rest of the Chimera into chaos, and yet still ended up mated first. Jhon wasn't a complainer—Tryson would have trusted Diane's life in his hands. And her mating ritual. But that didn't mean he wanted to twist the knife in his friend's heart. Jhon had yearned for a mate just as strongly as Tryson ever did.
"It's good to see you, brother. I wasn't sure if you'd remember."
"Of course I remembered. I just had to make sure to avoid actually seeing anyone. I don't want to be the reason Lina decides to slit you
