“Christian!” I cried, pulling back from Nadir quickly, aghast in horror and embarrassment. It wasn’t supposed to be like this.

“What the h*ll do you think you are doing, going near my mate?” Christian growled defensively, but instead of directing his anger at me, he directed it toward the ghost of Nadir.

Of course. They were archenemies. I should have known better by now.

Christian loved me with all his heart. Of course he wouldn’t ...