Chapter 97

His giggle came across and I looked at him with a raised eyebrow. “This is our anniversary.”

What hit me more was the flashing between Faris and Zeke in his eyes. He was fighting Faris even in a place like this. Cupping his cheeks, I brushed my nose against his.

“Zeke, what is going on?”

His eyes fell for a moment. “It’s nothing. I’m just a little tired.”

Pulling him back, I shook my head. “I’ve been watching you. It’s not just when you’re tired. It’s getting worse. I mean, I had to force Faris back yesterday. You were like a ghost all this afternoon. You need to be able to talk to me about this. Let me help.”

He smiled. “It’s nothing, Vale. Really. It happens from time to time. It’s a bloodline issue. This is probably the fourth time or so it’s happened. It can range anywhere from a couple months to year.”

“Why haven’t you told me? Or talked about it?”

“I just…it’s not a bad thing. Faris knows his limits and how to handle himself. He just doesn’t know how to properly communicate. The