I turned to face Hannah, lowering my gaze with a deliberate gentleness. My voice was respectfully soft as I asked, "I overheard some vicious rumors being spread about you and felt compelled to speak. I hope I haven’t caused you any trouble by intervening."
I watched her carefully, noting the way she fought to conceal her shock at my defense. Inside me, my wolf, Aaron, shifted with satisfaction. He had been restless since the moment we’d caught
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