Genevieve:
"What are you doing here?" I inquired as he briskly approached us. His eyes swiftly scanned me before shifting to Monique.
"I should be the one asking you that question," his voice didn't sound as calm as it usually did. I wasn't sure what had provoked such anger in him, but it was unsettling to see him this upset.
"I brought her here for a ritual we perform to ensure her safety," Monique concealed the full truth and offered him a twisted version of it.
It was true that we came here for the usual purpose of ensuring my safety, but that wasn't the real reason for this visit.
"And to pray for your protection," I whispered, making him glance down at me. I quickly corrected myself, "I mean, for the protection of my mate."
I had to avert my gaze swiftly because I knew I had mad
