Chapter 13 | Appropriate

Charlotte

I push myself to move in front of Sebastian’s body, blocking him from Maddox's and Cassian’s gaze. Both of their eyes have darkened, showing that their wolves are present, but not quite in control yet.

Maddox takes a step forward, his eyes on Sebastian and he asks, “What do you think you’re doing in here?”

I don’t allow Sebastian to have an opportunity to answer before I say, “He’s my best friend. I want him here and if that’s a problem, then the two of you need to get over it and get used to his presence.”

Maddox’s eyes lower from Sebastian, and they roam over my face. He’s thinking about how he wants to handle me. I know him; I know a lot about him from my first life, but he knows nothing about me. It’s not normal for him to be uncertain, but right now he is because he doesn’t want to lose me before he’s even had a chance to know me.

Cassian speaks up and, in a gruff voice, demands, “Leave, Sebastian.”

Before I have a chance to argue, Sebastian rushes out of the room. Cass