“My sweet, Anastasia, would you please tell me if you are safe. It would help my wolf and myself have better control.”
Oh, no it won’t, Anna nearly responded but stopped the thought before he could hear it, or at least she hoped she did. She didn’t want to lie to him, even though she was still scared of the whole mate thing. She didn’t want the beginning of their relationship to start with lies.
“Yes, I am safe right now.” She felt his relief and was amazed to find herself relaxing a bit as well. She could tell he wanted to ask her where she was but he hesitated. He was off balance. She didn’t know if Gustavo was doing it on purpose or if he just didn’t realize it, but his mind was an open book as she heard his confusion about how to proceed. He didn’t want to push her too hard because
