I didn’t say anything in return to Navarro, too stunned to come up with any excuses. He was right. I was just making assumptions about what he was thinking and feeling. “I’m sorry.” My voice was quiet, and for a moment I wasn’t sure if he heard me.
He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. “I didn’t mean to snap at you. I just don’t understand any of this. I don’t know why I’m so drawn to you, and I feel protective over you. I’m usually a very level-headed person, but with you, all of that flies out the door. And I don’t want you to think poorly of me for these decisions I’m making. I’m not normally like this.”
“I don’t understand it either,” I admitted. “You’re not my mate. At least I don’t think you are, but honestly, I’m questioning that. I always thought finding your mate was t
