Richard’s Paranoia

Arielle’s POV:

I gasped, hearing Richard’s words.

“Oh no,” I exclaimed. “Is she okay? Have you found a place for her to stay? What-“

His arms tightened around me, pulling me down to his chest. I let out a squeal as my head laid back on his rumbling chest as he spoke.

“By the goddess, angel, would you let me finish,” he breathed out.

I fell silent then, listening to what else my mate, and Alpha of the Pack would say.

“The girl’s name is Elizabeth, and she’s from a different pack. She was traveling to see her cousins. And she has family here, so Darren has placed her with them. Actually, they should have her settled in by now.”

“Okay…” I drawled. “So what’s the problem then?”

There was a pause, and Richard let out a big breath.

“What do you mean?” I heard him ask me, and I refrained from rolling my eyes. This man was just too much sometimes.

“I mean,” I emphasized the last word as I thought out my response. “That you sound like you don’t believe her story. Or something. You just sound o