Chapter 304

Evan was gone in a flash, retrieving the pad from in front of our rooms. I followed him into the main room and settled on a chaise. The room was cool and I rubbed my arms for warmth and then pulled a blanket over myself.

“Get up,” Evan ordered, “you may sit in the bed and read until she is satisfied. It is too cold here.”

I shook my head and reached for the pad. I’d be fine out here. The men should rest without me disturbing them.

My refusal to just do as he directed infuriated Evan. This last eleven nights had been too frustrating. It had drained his, not overly large, ability to control his emotions. He couldn’t deal with my stubbornness right now.

Evan’s teeth grew and his stripes darkened. I’d never been subjected to his feral nature. He was controlled and contained by his brothers usually. Right now Christof’s gentle constitution and Damien’s demanding presence were not limiting him. It was just us, and I was pissing him off.

“Calm, brother,” I war