Killian's parents

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

“I can’t believe I reacted that strongly to chester 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 me as I turned in towards him, leaning my head against his chest. we sat there in silence, absorbing the warmth and essence of the other.

I savoured the moment. This was what I wanted. Time when we were just together as a normal couple. I wanted an actual relationship, where we talked and shared our ideas and feelings.

Maybe Killian wanted that, too. The intense e