Nick's POV "I don't count for what?" I asked with a pout forming on my face. Elle quickly jumped out of Luca's arms and ran to me wrapping her arms around my neck. She nuzzled into my neck and I buried my face into hers, kissing my mark. "Thank you baby!" She whispered into my neck. I frowned at that. Why was she thanking me? Realization hit in that she was thanking me for not killing that traitor causing a growl to escape from me. My hold on her tightened unconsciously. "OW! You're hurting me Nick." She whimpered, I immediately released her and looked into her eyes. "Why are you so happy that he isn't dead? Do you love him too?!" I yelled without thinking. A gasp escaped her beautiful lips. "What? No of course not!! I love you guys. I just can't handle his death being my fault, or

