Julian was taken aback by Anthony's words. Was his mate afraid of him? He briefly glanced at Tommy, conveying his confusion, but all the Beta could do was shrug his shoulders, confused. Julian once again attempted to step closer, but Anthony coiled further. What the warrior didn't understand was that his mate had endured torture relieving some of his memories, and he was trying to shield him from it. He was afraid of hurting him with his memories, little did he comprehend that it was a little too late. The warrior had seen more than he bargained for, and he was damn sure those images would be forever imprinted in his mind.
“What's wrong, baby?” Julian forcibly stepped closer and grabbed his mate's trembling body, shielding his nudity, so Tommy couldn't see. “I am here now.” Anthony didn'
