How to Woo Mila

Julian’s POV

I look down at my phone and feel my blood heat at what Steven just told me. Some girl laid a hand on Mila and threatened him with police action. That last part makes me snort out a laugh. We have people in the police and DA's office who could have any charges thrown out before the ink dries on an arrest warrant. That girl has no power, and she will damn well know it.

“Are you listening?” Melody’s voice catches my attention and I glance up to see her unamused eyes looking at me.

“I heard everything you said.” I say to her with a little less patience in my voice than I normally have with her.

I’m trying to get on her good side after all, but right now I’m ready to scare the shit out of some stuck-up bitch who thinks she can lay a hand on my mate. My skin ripples with the urge to shift right now and take care of her now, but I can’t screw up the small window I’ve created for myself with Melody.

“Really? Because it looks like you’re more interested in your phone, then what I’