Chapter 129

“Someone has hurt her?” I was unable to hold back the growl that came out with my words, and even I could hear my voice was deeper, meaning my wolf was present. He needed the answers as much as I did… “Let her explain. I am just asking you to be good to her, as her sister, please.” Bailey looked at me, and I could easily see tears were filling her eyes. I could see she was trying to be a protective big sister. Was that such a crime? It certainly wasn’t a crime to be desperate for her little sister not to be hurt again. That was the last thing I would want for my mate too… I looked at Bailey, hating that she had feared me, even if only for a moment, and I would never want her thinking she should fear me when it came to her sister now. I was her sister’s fated mate. The one who would love her… worship her… care for her like no other could… the thought filled me with a contentment that took me by surprise. I truly never thought I would be excited by having a mate, but I think I truly was…