× Dixie × “No, Gran gran. I don't mean to put myself in danger,” I try to explain to my grandma, but she's not having it. “What do you think you're going to achieve by going out on your own?” Gran gran asks before continuing, “When you were young and hidden from this dangerous world of ours, I was able to protect you from human problems, but now I can't. The only one who can is your mate, Trix.” I feel like she’s not listening to me, so I explain again. “I’m on my own, Gran gran. I’m just getting out of the hospital—” She cuts me off before I can explain. “Hospital?” she exclaims. “How...” “Gran gran, please listen. I end up in the hospital because of this rune in my hand, but that’s not the point now.” I take a deep breath before explaining. “I simply want to take a walk out of the r

