The action sent a wave of panic through her. A salute from the chest or even a small nod could be seen as no big deal. One was a sign of respect, the other a sign of trust. A salute that used both were reserved for saluting an Alpha, or his Luna.
“My apologies. I had no right,” Duke whispered quickly, noticing her reaction.
Natalie looked around, making sure no one else saw them before she looked back at him.
“So, you know?” she asked.
Duke nodded.
“Then you also know that there will never be a need for that greeting,” she growled at him.
Duke smiled before asking, “Was there something you were looking for?”
“I was thinking of trying to find a sparring session before the festivities,” she replied.
“I see,” he said looking past her at the training grounds, “building B, it’s not f
