Hey Jealousy

Oliver

Adair growled in protest as we left Lya’s room.

'We need to be with her,' he insisted.

'Adair,' I sighed, 'you know that will just set her off.'

'Her wolf won’t mind.' His tone made it clear he was not willing to negotiate, and it was a feat to maintain control.

'But the one running the show will,' I said. My comment made him whimper. He knew I was right. I felt him recede back to the corners of my mind and curl up in a ball.

Trevor glanced over at me. “I’m guessing that’s not really the first encounter you expected,” he said.

I shrugged. “If you asked me even a week ago, no.” I paused, actually thinking about what transpired. I was hurt by the fact that I was losing out on that one magical, irreplaceable moment when both mates realize at the same time. And it hurt that I would have to hide it from her for who knows how long. I knew those things before walking through the door, though. My grandmother was right - I am more or less trying to court a human. “But given what