Drew already knows about the existence of my mate, although he’s never met him. I have no plans to introduce him to Alex, either. So, I simply nod.

“Does Noah know about this?” Drew asks, his face white. “Have you rejected Noah?”

“He…” I shove my hands in my pockets. I feel like I’m walking on a tightrope. “It wasn’t like that. He was looking after me because I got sick. He and I…” It’s my turn to struggle to come up with the right words. “I didn’t mean to call ...