AVALON
Merrick was more than upset. He was at the point where he could shift if he was ticked off. I knew right away to take hold of his hand before he went off. I was counting on our mate bond to calm him down and, so far, it seemed like it was working.
“I asked you a question, Kris.” He barked at her and she flinched again. Yes Kris, answer the question.
She was shaking like a leaf during a storm where she stood, and for a good cause. I went from holding his hand to pressing my body against his in a hug. And Kris wasn’t helping herself so far. Instead of talking, she was now glaring at me for touching him.
I’d talk if I were you. My eyes spoke to her, and she blinked like she could understand.
“It’s not what it looks like...” she was waving both hands in front of her as she spoke an
