2.38 Estel's Pleas (2)

“Estel,” I whispered, being the first to break the tense silence.

Mick put his hand over mine, and I could feel his hesitation. Not one outside of us three knew of Estel’s bond to Boyd.

I couldn’t leave her in the dark though.

She looked at me, her eyes pleading for some answer to why everyone was acting off. I can’t tell her here. Not without raising suspicions. If Beau, Alexi and Jamie knew Estel was Boyd’s mate, that would put more pressure on her to accept the bond, even if there came a time when she might need to let him go. She was stressed enough as it was, and this news surely wouldn't make things any better.

I threw a glance at Lenny, who wasn’t told directly about Estel and Boyd, but I knew he had his suspicions. I then looked back at Estel.

“Can you come with Lenny and me back to the pack house? The others have something they need to handle.”

She blinked in surprise, looking around the room at the stressed faces. Beta Desmond had already gotten up and quietly called a