Marcus pulled me into his arms away from Louis and I tucked myself against his chest, taking a deep shuddering breath. That was too much, I could feel the struggle within Louis. The overwhelming need to take control from Marcus, my own fear creeping in at the pain radiating from my neck.
“Amelia, I’m so-” Louis said and I closed my eyes trying to push away the feelings that I knew weren’t my own as he flooded the bond with his anguish.
“I know,” I said as Marcus smoothed a hand down my back, I pressed my palm against his chest letting his rapidly beating heart soothe me. I opened my eyes, looking up at Marcus as he brought his hand up to stroke my cheek.
“I promise you are safe. We’ve never taken a mate before and I think it was a bit much for our Louis.” Marcus said in a whis
