She was surprised he hadn't left, even though she had practically rejected him.
He lingered, and she could tell he was scared of losing sight of her again. She couldn't help but beam at how adorable he looked, even in his distress.
Kara hadn't said a word since they began walking. She was conflicted, while Rox tried his hardest to understand her silence.
He had messed up—badly. Last night, he was supposed to protect her, but he'd let her get hurt. He would never forgive himself for that. But what truly grated on him was Kara's attitude.
If she thought what happened between them was just a one-night thing, she had to be crazy. She didn't even realize she was his mate. If they had sex, he would have marked her. That love bite would have sealed their connection forever. She was his, and no one else's.
"So, what are you going to do about Cole?"
"What about him?" Kara asked as they approached the house.
Rox exhaled deeply, forcing patience. "Aren't we going to talk about it?"
