Drake Johnson (POV)
I pulled her into my arms as she cried. I felt her tears wet my shirt, but I didn’t care. I only care that my mate was hurting, and she refuses to let me help her. I can sense her fear and know it goes deep. I know she fears for her family’s life. But she didn’t know I had placed a team of strong warriors to stay close and protect her family. I am not an i***t. I know what kind of man Carl is and he is dangerous. So, of course, I would protect those she loves.
Since she has no knowledge of werewolf existence, I cannot reassure her without her being suspicious. And it is too early to tell her about my kind. She probably wouldn’t believe me anyway and think I was crazy. I just have to bide my time and pray for the Goddess’s help in keeping my mate safe.
She pulled aw
