“Who?” Brendan asked eagerly with a hint of agitation.
Suki stepped back, but it was useless as her back met the wall, and her two mates stepped closer again.
“Let her breathe,” Reynard scowled, grabbing Brendan’s shoulder and pulling him back.
Brendan snarled at Reynard, but the instant he saw the fear in Suki’s eyes, his face softened. “I don’t mean to pressure you, love, but we’ve waited so long.”
She looked at Reynard, who still had a firm hand on Brendan’s shoulder. In all moments when she felt hopeless, she would look to her best friend, knowing he’d say the right thing to comfort her. Yet, in this moment, they all knew there was nothing that could be said to fix her anxious mind.
His eyes flickered when he saw the pang of pain behind her eyes. “Ki…” He released his hold on
