Knox’s POV
I paced back and forth, waiting for Aaron. I’d called him over the mind-link several times, but my Beta still failed to make an appearance.
Finally, he arrived, hurrying into my room. I was so angry by now I didn’t even notice he’d left the door ajar.
“Where have you been?” I demanded.
“I’m sorry, Knox. Blanche was in a state. I had to go calm her down,” he replied. “But I think I’ve got everything straightened out now.”
I glared at him. “And what did you have to straighten out? What did you tell her, Aaron?”
“Nothing. I was just walking around the garden, and she saw I was upset. That’s all,” he said. But he wouldn’t quite meet my eyes.
I stepped closer to him. “Don’t lie to me, Aaron,” I growled.
He set his jaw. “What happens between my mate and me has nothing to do wi
