CHAPTER FOURTEEN

“Wonderful,” Catherine says.

“I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Kole replies.

“It’s okay,” I tell him. “I’ll hear her out and then maybe you’ll let us be, right?” I ask. “You can leave us alone to do as we wish.”

“Sure,” she shrugs. “Hear me out and I’ll let you decide what to do from there, once you have all the information you need.”

It’s not exactly promising, but it’s a start at least.

I feel bad though for the way it makes Kole look uncomfortable. It seems like he really doesn’t want me to talk to her. But I already agreed to, so Catherine and I start walking down the river while Kole stays behind.

As we walk, I realize she can probably hurt me if she wants to. I have better odds of fighting one person instead of three, but it’s still a risk. I’m still not in the mood for a fight.

“It seems like you really think you love Kole,” Catherine says.

“Of course, I do,” I reply. “I love Kole. He’s my mate.

“I’m sorry if I’ve gotten in between you two, that was never my intentio