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Chapter Twenty

William woke the next evening to find Emily coated in a fine film of sweat. Confusion set in momentarily, and he sat up to notice there was enough sweat to soak the sheets around them.

His heart began to hammer almost violently when the realization took hold of him.

She was beginning the change.

Guilt seized his gut like a physical thing.

He should have told her.

He'd intended to explain it all last night and clear the air between them, but he'd gotten distracted.

He had no regrets about sealing his claim on her, but something nagged at his conscience, just the same.

By not telling her what he'd done, he hadn't properly prepared her for what was happening now. It was his job as her mate to keep her safe and protected.

Another thought clenched in his gut. If he'd told her last night, would she have rejected him?

He pushed the idea away.

It didn't matter.

She couldn't reject him now.

Not with the bond

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