***Rafe*** I was beyond pissed, but I had to tamp it down. I knew my aura would be rolling off me in waves. But seeing how she lived and what little she had made my rage build. I wanted to go back in there and strangle that woman. I mean, how could she call that care, not to mention that Poppy was the daughter of her late mate? I could feel the sadness coming from Poppy, and I do not think it's about the people in the house. I do believe it's about the house itself; I'm assuming it's the place she grew up with her parents. I wanted to pull her into my arms and comfort her, but I thought against it as she was still nervous around me. And seeing as she still does not feel the bond would really confuse her about my actions, so instead I reached out, taking her hand in mine, letting my to

