Madeline:
“Actually, she’s a little tired after everything that happened today and the mission with all the interviews. I think it’s better if she rides in the car and rests,” Alpha Graham said confidently, making the decision for me.
Ron looked awkward after being told I couldn’t go with him, especially since it came from the alphas instead of me.
“Oh, it’s entirely up to her. I didn’t mean to make her uncomfortable. If she’s tired, you’re right, she should go in the car and rest,” he replied, the soft smile that had once covered his lips beginning to fade.
“Actually, I’m not really that tired,” I snapped, standing up for myself.
The others stared at me, their eyes darkening as if to remind me that we still had an unfinished conversation about the mate bond, and here I was, already a
