I shrugged. “I wouldn’t say it is compassion,” I replied carefully. “But I want it known that anyone who crosses my mate will be sorry — and since you care about what happens to him, so do I.”
She looked like she was about to argue, but I had to get it out. “If you recall, part of our agreement was that I’m allowed to protect you however I see fit over the next three months. I’ve waited my entire life for you, Celeste.”
This didn’t have the comforting effect I’d hoped it would -if anything, she looked even more frazzled. I tipped my head, but before I could ask, I was hit with a vision. A memory. A shared memory.
My wolf let out a low, happy sound, and I couldn’t help but smirk. Celeste must’ve been thinking about what we’d been up to before Walter summoned me. I winked at her. “If you
