Rather than her growling in anger, she was rather hiding herself at a corner, whimpering in confusion. She didn't like the way I talked to Alaric and that is definitely strange.

"Don't raise your voice at me, little wolf!" He said in a gruffed tone but his hands on my arms were still soft like he was being careful not to hurt me. I liked it, hell I was calmed immediately by the soothing feeling but I had to not let it show on my face.

"Don't touch me!" I managed to say after ...