Bastian

I wipe the sweat from my brow then my naked chest.

I’ve just spent two hours in the gym with Chris. I need to work some of the frustration out of me.

However, after lifting weights and kickboxing, I don’t feel any better. Goddess knows what will help.

‘Getting our mate back?’

‘Don’t start, Bane. I’m not in the mood.’

My wolf growls but stops talking. He’s barely bothered with me in days. Bane is angry with me for not going to Lilly and trying to make her understand that I want to make things works.

He’ll just have to get over it because I won’t bow down to a woman so stubborn she’d hurt everyone like this.

“So,”

“So, what?” I raise my eyebrow at Chris.

I watch as he throws his towel on the bench before sitting down.

Chris isn’t as big as I am, nor as strong, but most aren’t. Though he’s a damn good Beta, I’d be lost without him sometimes, even if he does do stupid things. Kidnapping Lil