CHAPTER 75

KATHERINE. Theo couldn’t be serious right now. I narrowed my eyes at him while he gave me a blank look and as I opened my mouth to speak, Josie shot to her feet and said, “She can’t pair up with Poppy.” ‘Thank you!’ “Why not?” Theo asked and Josie drew her brows together. “What do you mean why not? You know she can’t protect herself from Poppy.” ‘Oh!’ I blinked at Josie before Theo’s gaze slid to me and he gave me a questioning look. I was sure she’d meant no harm by saying that but it had been quite insulting. “Is that so?” Theo asked me and I glanced at Poppy who was standing a few feet behind me before gritting my teeth. “...I’ll be fine.” “Kath?” Josie called, a sympathetic expression on her face. “Are you sure?” she added and I nodded before she glanced past me at Poppy and frowned. “I’ll stay close.” I flashed her a smile at that before giving Theo a nod and heading back to Poppy who now had a smug look on her face as she inspected her nails. “Took you long enough. Let’