Steele hears the one word that can tear his heart to shreds. This was not in the plan at all.
He wants to look at the other two. He wants to gauge their reactions but he cannot take his eyes off Wren, there is something about her posture, the way she said the word, something is wrong and he feels it too.
Only he can't discern whether it his reluctance for her to be mated or it something else. He is not sure if he can even trust his own judgement. He is not so selfish that he would not want the best for Wren just because of his own desires, he will welcome whatever and whoever will keep her safe and treat her well. He wished he had the feeling that there was a saviour in front of them, but he doesn't feel that at all. There is something familiar about the stance and the appearance and i
