Freya’s Pov
“I know you’re my mate.”
The words just stayed there between us. Dane looked at me with eyes that still had a little gold in them. My big sweater was around his bare shoulders.
“You already knew?” His voice sounded rough and hurt.
“I heard you tell Henry yesterday,” I said. My throat felt tight. “Before I saw you with Selene.”
His face changed. He understood now. Then he looked like it hurt him. “Freya, nothing happened with her. She was sad because she heard me say...”
“I know,” I said fast. “I believe you now.”
“Then why didn’t you tell me? Why did you let me think you hated me?”
“Because I was scared.” My voice came out small. “Scared that maybe I was not the one you really wanted. That Selene was better. That I was just easy because I live here.”
“Easy?” He took my
