Damn it. I had to know.
“Kovo, why were you in that prison cell? And don’t tell me it’s because you killed someone you weren’t supposed to. I do not believe that. I am calling bullshit. So tell me the truth.”
My emotions flashed with dread, made my head and heart heavy. Not me, the beast.
“And why is your beast so upset about it?”
Kovo sighed. “You are my mate.”
“Yes. I am. I’m not giving you up. My Everian brain decided you were mine, so I’m keeping you.”
“As my beast has claimed you.”
“Sounds like a plan. But I need to know what is going on with you. I don’t believe what they said about you. It’s impossible.”
“I have killed many times. Why is this so difficult for you to believe?”
I wanted to slap him. He was evading. “Enemies don’t count. Bad guys don’t count. War doesn’t count
