WINTER

Anger twisted across his features. I knew that was not something I should say to my mate. But after hearing what he’d said, some rebellious part of me snapped.

“I didn’t mean-"

“That’s fine,” I cut in sharply, forcing a smile as his storm-gray eyes went cold as ice.

“Winter-"

I didn’t let him finish. I moved to walk past him, but of course, Valtor’s hand closed around my waist, pulling me back into place.

“What’s going on with you?” he demanded, ...