Not Marking Anyone Else

Michael put his hand on my back. His breath comforted me. After all, it was just a memory. I was not as angry as I was when I first heard all this.

"She also said that you would never mark me because you don't want to do this, and the result is that you will leave me and go back to her," I said sullenly.

Michael did not look amused.

This was instead a comfort to me. Michael was unhappy because of Joanna's words, which just showed that Joanna was lying.

"What did you say?" Michael's voice sounded cold. He was still grabbing my arm as if he feared I would escape.

I twisted my arm uncomfortably, but Michael had no intention of letting go.

"I told her to shut up." I thought for a moment. "And get the hell out of there."

I heard the buzzing sound in Michael's chest, and I suddenly felt relieved.