Chapter 20

Theodore

I walk inside the cabin, my mate in my arms. I can see the bruises all over her body from my harsh training. I didn’t mean to hurt her, but the training is necessary for her to be strong when we enter vampire territory. I can’t risk repeating what happened the last time she encountered a vampire. My wolf will kill me if I allow her to be harmed again.

I gently place Anastasia on her bed and walk to her bathroom, filling the bathtub with warm water. She must be exhausted, but she needs a good bath and a good sleep. Once I’m done filling the bathtub with water and scented oils, I walk back to her.

“Anastasia,” I called her name softly, trying to wake her up. I can’t be harsh with her after all the training she endured.

“Hmmm,” Anastasia says in her sleep. She’s trying to block out my voice so she can sleep.

“You need to take a shower. Wake up.” I try to wake her up again.

“Okay,” Anastasia says, opening her eyes. She’s surprised I’m being s