Abby could tell Joe was still talking to his wolf, but the conversation was clearly not going the way he wanted. Frustration pulsed through the mate bond, sharp and restless. She felt it settle in her chest like a weight. It was normal for mates to sense each other’s emotions, but that didn't make it any easier to experience.
Lucas had been very clear before the interrogation began. He wanted her tuned in to Joe, to every shift in emotion, every flicker of truth or deception. He had asked her to act as a living lie detector. She had agreed, though she had sensed his hesitation, the unspoken concern about what that might cost her.
Joe finally sighed and lifted his gaze to hers. His gray eyes reminded her of storm clouds, heavy and unsettled.
“Does he know what happened?” she asked softly
