Rae’s POV
Marley’s words resonated in the air like a thick smog. I stiffened, and swallowed hard, my throat feeling like I had swallowed a thousand pins. He was right, that’s what it said, but I just didn’t understand how or why.
“Marley!” Malachi’s voice boomed deep and harsh.
It made me jump as I sat on his lap, and I could feel the anger radiate from him. Mattie, Mylee, and Marley all bared their necks, submitting to Malachi’s dominance and Grams looked at Malachi with such sorrow and guilt I could feel it radiate from her.
I took Mal’s face in my hands and let the bond do its magic, helping him calm down. Looking into his eyes, I spoke quietly but firmly “Mal, don’t be angry with him. He is right and it is not his fault. Making enemies of your family is not the way to help us”
