She buried her head as far against my chest as she could. I could feel her heart pounding it was going so fast. My mate was terrified!
I couldn’t help the fierce growl that escaped my lips. The laughing instantly stopped as they noticed us. ‘Get out of here now!’ I yelled at them through the link. Matrix was taking over, not liking that our mate was scared.
They instantly left and I turned back to my mate. Her body shook slightly and I wanted to ask what had her so scared, but now wasn’t the time. I rubbed her back soothingly and it wasn’t long before her body stopped shaking and she peeked up at me.
“I’m sorry,” she said in a whisper. “You have nothing to be sorry for, but do you mind if I ask why being around people makes you so scared?” I held my breath waiting for her answer. It to
