Chapter 41

Kane put his arm around her shoulders, his thumb gently rubbing over her upper arm. When he spoke, his voice held both regret and self-reproach.

“I can’t believe I reacted that strongly to Thomas knocking you down. I acted without even thinking and I never do that. I’m the Alpha, the one that’s supposed to be in control. But when I heard that growl, I lost it. My only thought was to protect my mate. I’m sorry if I frightened you.”

“I wasn’t frightened, at least not exactly. Surprised, worried, wondering what the hell was going on. But frightened of you? No.”

“I’d never hurt you.”

“I know.”

He tightened his arm around her and she turned in towards him, leaning her head against his chest. They sat there in silence, absorbing the warmth and essence of the other.

Elise savored the moment. This was what she wanted. Time when they were just together as a normal couple. She wanted an actual relationship, where they talked and shared their ideas and feeli