Ethan’s parents flinch at his hard tone. I look between the three of them, realizing Ethan is fighting against the main authority in his life. For me. In this moment, the nasty words from his parents roll right off my shoulders and to the floor. “Your mate loves you,” the woman’s voice whispers. Ethan’s acceptance of our love means more to me than his parents’ hate. “You can either accept Fiona or leave. It’s your choice,” Ethan tells them, making me look up. Would he really kick his parents out for me? I want to tell him not to do that, but I also want them to realize how serious he is. “I won’t tolerate anyone hurting my mate anymore.” Ethan’s mother’s mouth drops open with a gasp as she turns to her husband. He looks just as shocked but then anger takes over and he clenches his f

