“You’re safer here. I’ve said this many times already, I’m going to protect you. I promise you that.”
Alice let him pull her closer to him. She stared into his eyes, searching for something. It’s not as if she’s good at discernment but she could usually tell if someone’s lying.
Also, he is her mate. He would surely feel compelled to protect her, keep her safe, and have intimate feelings for her.
“Would you really?” She wanted confirmation. She wanted to trust his words but she’s afraid he would let her down. These last few months, what she learned is that she can only rely on herself.
“I will. You’re a part of me now. You are my mate. If you get hurt, I would feel your pain and I can’t stand that. Your pain is my pain. Your sadness is mine as well. I will keep you safe and make sur
