Chapter 6
Lorran“What are you doing here?”
The female—Bronwyn—stood at the partition, as if she gathered the courage to enter the helm. She clutched a notebook to her chest like a shield, then lifted her chin. Striding toward the empty seat next to him with the confidence of belonging, he reluctantly found himself admiring her act of bravery.
Fucking hell, he did not want to admire her. He needed to stay focused on the mission. Her presence was a temptation, however admirable, that he could not afford.
“Asking the tough questions, I see.” She folded her legs underneath herself in the seat.
Stars. He had been an ass to her. He should apologize. His brothers set a terrible precedent for starting off badly with their mates, and Lorran followed suit.
She continued speaking, “Some grumpy
