Page 223 of Knot What I Expected

I feel him.

Justin’s gaze drops to our joined hands before moving to Rowan’s face.

Something passes between the two Alphas.

Not quite a challenge. More like an understanding. Justin looks back at me. Then the Dragon slowly nods.

“Yes.”

The crushing weight of his dominance recedes.

So does Wreck’s.

But Rowan’s doesn’t.

His remains wrapped around me, warm and protective, while his hand stays firmly over mine.

Relief rushes through me.

“Thank you.”

Justin lifts his coffee and takes an unhurried sip. And just like that, he lets it go.

For now.

Matteo, however, has absolutely no interest in secrets when there are Shifters available for interrogation.

He points across the table.

“Wreck is a Bear.”

“Yep.”

“Rowan is a Wolf.”

Rowan nods solemnly.

“Last time I checked.”

Matteo points to Justin.

“And you're a Dragon.”

Justin nods.

“Correct.”

Then my son turns to Gia.

“What are you?”

Gia smiles.

“I'm a Dryad.”

Matteo's eyes get huge.

“What’s that?”