Ward must have caught me on the way down. He’s cradling my head as I finally start coming around, smoothing the loose strands of my hair out of my face. I shove out of his reach, mumbling denials.
“No, no, no. Don’t touch me Ward. I don’t know how much is real and how much isn’t.” I can hear my voice quivering, but Ward’s soft growl cut’s through it.
“Kennice, enough of that. Think back. I was courting you before you gave me your blood.” Ward’s voice is soft, but there’s a hint of warning, and surprisingly, a good deal of panic to it.
“But.. you bit me..” I mumble, tangling my fingers in my hair, pulling even more strands free of the braid.
“Exactly Kennice, I did bite you early on. That’s one reason I’m not concerned about this..this Blood-Bond.” Ward snarls. The Centaur i
