I was learning how to look after myself and while doing so I was living a life that most people only dreamed about. If that came with an angry and possibly unfaithful man then I would just live with it. It was not like I loved the guy or even had any feelings for him beyond physical attraction.
"Watch it Natalie." His deep voice came out firm. The underlying threat in his tone made me step back. But it was the use of that name. Tilly. Silly Tilly.
Even in a castle far away from my old pack I could not get away from it. The pain in my ribs was joined by the frustration pumping through my blood at the reminder that I would always be seen as the ridiculous little girl who did not know her place and tears lined my eyes.
"That is not my name" I whispered as I pulled my wrist from his hold bl
