That I would hate him for what Bren did. How could I? I don't think either of us thought Bren would be capable of something as barbaric as forcing a Mark.
I suck in my lip and decide to unload my own worries.
"Do you... I mean..."
My voice shakes and Matthew stares at me intently. He kisses my hand again as he waits patiently for me to gather my thoughts. I close my eyes.
"You still want me...? I mean, you'll still love me? Even with this... on my neck?"
"Oh Mia," Matthew squeezes my hand. "Gorgeous, I would die for you. If you asked me to open my veins for you, I would do it in a heartbeat."
I can't help but smile softly. This time I feel tears coming on, but for better reasons.
"Don't though."
Matthew breaks one of his beautiful grins.
"I won't."
"And your wolf?" I ask gently,
