Chapter 22 (Seth) – Hope…

She stood in front of me, looking beautiful just like the first time I saw her. I watch her look up at me and I know that she feels a bit intimidated by my height and whenever she feels embarrassed, she looks cuter.

I bent down to get a closer look at her by placing my elbow over the counter trying to make her meet my eyes. I am not sure if she was shy or scared of me but all I felt from her was uneasiness.

“How are you feeling now, my angel?” I just have to ask, I need to know. I was just surprised at how my voice sounded.

‘Damn it! Kai!’ I shouted at my wolf who is now rolling with laughter.

‘Come on, man,’ Kai said, ‘I just helped you out and you're getting angry with me?’

‘Now’s not the time,’ I replied.

‘When’s the time?’ Kai asked angrily. ‘When that weak mutt take her away again?’

‘You know that I will never allow that!’ This time I am the one who’s angry. ‘I only allowed it because My Mate requested it.’

‘So if she requested again, would you give in once again?’ Kai’s