MEGAN’S POV
The second we stepped into the safehouse, the tension exploded like a match to gasoline.
Victor slammed the door shut behind us, whirling around to face Sebastian. “You could’ve gotten us all killed!”
Sebastian turned, jaw clenched. “I stepped on one branch.”
“One branch during a covert mission against a coven of hostile witches!” Victor snapped. “Do you realize what could’ve happened if they’d caught us? You don’t know how to be silent, how to move, because you weren’t trained for this. Which is exactly why you should’ve stayed home.”
“Victor” I started, but he cut me off.
“No, Megan. He insisted on coming. And his mistake nearly exposed us.”
Sebastian’s voice was low but dangerous. “I’m not a liability. I’m her mate. I’m not going to sit on the sidelines while you two
