NATALIE

“ You mean they will do everything to get rid of me? ” I tilt my head, throwing him a curious look.

Ryker shrugs his shoulders. “ They will say you don’t fit here. Leaving you in the open and unleashed can bring harm — some shit like this. And then they will take you away so they can use you as a weapon against others probably. ”

I huff, dropping down on the pillow and pulling the duvet to my neck. My heart beat has slowed down considerably.

“ And what will you do? You will let them take me? ” I utter, stealing a glance at his serious face.

He narrows his eyes, the usual scary look overcoming the calm ocean.

“ You expect me to protect you? ” He slumps down beside my waist, looking down at me.

“ Isn’t this your duty as my mate? ” I smile at him sweetly.

Ryker pokes the inside of his cheek with his tongue, his neck muscles stretching. My eyes trail down to his neck and then down to his heaving chest slowly as I drag the duvet to my chin.

“ Get up. ” He speaks sternly, hi