From behind Ragnar’s consciousness, I saw Livia whiten and crumple lifeless to the ground.
“Ragnar, No!” I called to him, forcing my way back to the forefront of my mind. He allowed me to shift back into human form, and I rushed to her side.
“Livia? Livia! Goddess, I’m sorry!” I gathered her limp body into my lap. She was breathing, but out cold. I cursed Ragnar under my breath.
What’s wrong with our mate? His voice was penitent. I barely touched her.
“You scared her, Ragnar. She’s human, and not as strong as we are.” I was trying to speak calmly to my wolf counterpart.
Our mate is strong! I don’t understand. He whined. Where is her wolf? I want to meet her.
“I told you, she’s human! She doesn’t have a wolf!” I was getting frantic. Why didn’t he get it?
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