“I know,” Anna replied defiantly. “I have Gustavo now. He will always be with me.” Despite her irritation at the renewal of the fight with the warlocks, Gustavo’s strong profile captivated her. He didn’t hesitate to stand between her and danger.
“Always, mi amor,” Gustavo responded in his never-ending patience. “I will take care of you. I will treasure you. But who are you talking to?”
The mate bond shut down like a muscle with a cramp before she could alert Gustavo. She shivered in response.
The voice laughed. “No, foolish girl. He will not. He will betray you. Men always betray.” The fleece slithered around her chest, not constricting, but with warmth.
“But he’s diff—”
“Don’t be an i***t,” said the voice. “When has a man ever been faithful to you? Faithful to your mother?”
“But…
