Twenty three.

I need to make sure I am always in control. I cannot let Erskine out. I had almost lost control over him just now.

"I too want to be with our mate. You can't be the only one she knows." Erskine complained in my head as we both fought for control.

"Breaking news Erskine, if we do that, she will run away from us." He is been top stubborn.

"Are you wearing a lens?" Her question came as a shock to both Erskine and I. He quickly went quiet.

Did she see Erskine?

"Yeah, I did. You don't like it?" I glared at Erskine. How dare he create this mess for me, how dare he make me lie to her?! What did she see? Was it just the change in my eyes? "What the fuck did you show her?" To think I had only lost control for a moment.

She is staring at me, her gaze on md felt questioning, doubtful... This had me on an edge. I know for a fact that Erskine hadn't revealed his true form. He only came forward, was it his aura? Did that frighten her?

"Look at me Alexios." She asked and I turned to her, forcing a s