When Val walked in, Jase was already in the bedroom; clearly, Val didn't even bother to knock. "Hey!" "Hi," I said and gave Val a small, nervous smile. "What are you doing here?" "Checking on you? Whether you're already dead or still alive," Val said in a tone that was supposed to sound offended but only made him sound like a puppy denied a treat. "Where's your pet?" he asked as he flopped on the couch next to me. I stiffened and glanced at the door to the bedroom, hoping that Jase wouldn't come out... Only to see him standing there in his wolf form and was watching Val intensely. Like, very intensely. If looks could kill, Val would be dead right now... I almost laughed out loud when I realized that Jase was jealous. The wolf came to the couch and sat down next to me, resting his