Aaron started awake when he felt someone trying to release his arm from around his mate. Instinctively he growled in warning as he tightened his hold and the person froze, the body next to him stiffening in fear.
He opened his eyes to look straight into the large green eyes of his mate, who was staring at him in terror. “Mate.” He smiled at her. “Where are you going?” He asked gently.
It was only then that she seemed to realize that he was her mate and her fear turned to worry. “I have to go; it’s not safe for me to stay here. Where am I?” She murmured tearfully.
“You are in the Midnight pack. My little sister found you near death in Blood Lake territory and brought you here. You are safe; I won’t let anything happen to you.” He urged gently. “I am Future Alpha Aaron Gage. We protect ou
