Page 282 of Knot What I Expected

Monster’s agreement comes through me in a growl.

Gabby’s eyes widen slightly. Then, despite everything, the smallest smile touches her lips.

“There you are, my Alpha Wolf. Now, I know you’ll both protect me.”

“Don't fucking team up with my Wolf against me.”

“You're the same person.”

“Not when he's being an asshole.”

Fuck you.

“See?”

Her smile disappears almost as quickly as it came.

“Rowan.”

I grab the back of her neck and bring my forehead to hers.

“I don't like this.”

“I know.”

“I fucking hate it.”

“I know.”

“If I lose sight of you for one second⁠—”

“You won't.”

“If I tell you to get down, you get down.”

“Yes.”

“If I tell you to run⁠—”

“I run.”

“You don't argue.”

“I won't.”

“That's a fucking lie.”

“Probably.”

“Gabby.”

“Okay. I won't.”

My thumb brushes her pulse. Too fast.

She's scared out of her fucking mind.

And still willing to walk toward the monster from her past because her son needs her.