Chapter 45

Troy

I ordered a fresh round of drinks and I sat back while I watched Quinn try, and fail, to talk to Caroline. Whatever Donovan did to Caroline, clearly had an impact and she went out of her way to avoid Quinn.

After half an hour of chasing her through the club, my dejected mate returned to the table. “Now she suddenly won’t talk to me.” Quinn huffed and picked up her wine. “There was a time I begged her to leave me alone, and she never would.”

“Donovan probably ordered her to stay away from you.”

“It wasn’t her fault. I provoked her. My actions were uncalled for.”

“I know, I heard, and it was totally called for. You need to tell me why you want to help her so bad.”

“I wish I knew.”

“Are you going to let this go?”

Quinn shook her head at me. “It’s like…I have this nagging voice in my head, telling me that we need to get her out of here.”

Shit.

Understanding dawned like lighting hitting me. Everything clicking in place like puzzle pieces. “Your talents are emerging along with