Chapter 43: Their First Encounter

“Of course. It’s a great opportunity,” Wyatt said.

“Yes, it is.”

Fiona glanced behind her. He hadn’t moved any closer to her, keeping a respectful distance. He didn’t have any need for her to feel threatened. He might want to make her squirm, but not because she felt he’d attack her. She should remember that he wouldn’t lay a hand on her.

Against his better judgement, he said, “How are you doing, Fiona?”

She finally looked him straight in the eye. As if she needed him to believe whatever she was saying, her gaze zeroed in on him. “I’m fine.”

He didn’t believe her and part of him felt bad for her. Then again, she’d brought this on herself. If she’d stayed, they could have worked things out. Just because she was his mate didn’t make things go smoothly, but it made him want to fight harder for her. He would’ve if she’d given any indication that she felt the same way.