Angelica POV
"Did you just growl at me sweet girl" my father asks, confusion and hurt flashing in his eyes. "I did, I love you dad, but Jagger is my mate. I do not appreciate you judging him before you know him." I see my mother's smirk out of the corner of my eye. I keep my expression free of anger as I look into my father's eyes. I know my father means well, but I will not let him disrespect or make my mate feel uncomfortable. He has been through enough, and I will protect him even from my father.
My father's shoulders sag, and I can see regret in his eyes. I release Jagger's hand. I walk over, wrapping my arms around my dad's neck. He breathes in my scent as he wraps his arms around me. "I'm sorry little one. I should have known better than to think you would need me to protect you f
