Alex White POV My wolf attempted to soothe me, witnessing our mate trembling with fear. Damn, how could I forget that Silvia was with me, already panicking from morning, and I only exacerbated the situation. Taking a few deep breaths, I attempted to reassure her, "I'm fine, sweetheart. Let's go." Lifting her gently in my arms due to her injured ankle, I strode away, oblivious to the surrounding stares. "You were furious, Alex," Silvia remarked as soon as we stepped outside. "What can I do? They just know how to provoke me," I replied. "I'm sorry for how they spoke about your mom because of me. I'm truly sorry," she apologized, looking small and fragile in my embrace. "You don't need to apologize, Silvia. They just don't know when to keep quiet," I reassured her. "But why didn't y