“I own this island.” I quirked a brow. “You will find I am the authority here.” I paused. “How were you planning on calling, exactly?”
She looked around frantically before seeming to remember all she had was the clothing she’d slept in, and she deflated slightly. I could sense her pulse quickening again, and I walked across the room, hoping to calm her before she got my wolf all riled again.
Perhaps Celeste was not as terrified as she smelled, for once I was merely a stride away, she lunged. I was still too quick for her, but she did manage to nick my arm with the blade before I got out of her range again.
I was almost impressed.
I didn’t bother looking down. The wound was so minor, I could already feel it beginning to close. Celeste couldn’t take her eyes away from it, though. I watch
