Chapter 50

Aramus dared compare Solus to a nursemaid? "I am no one's nanny."

"Says the man who spends all his time with her."

"Because I happen to enjoy her company, dammit. Did that ever occur to you? And stop talking about her like she's weak," Solus snapped. "Fiona is strong. Brave. And yes, beautiful."

"So beautiful you're already planning your escape when we get home."

"Not by choice. I care for her, Aramus, and quite deeply, but I need to respect her wishes. She doesn't want a mate in her life. Doesn't think she's capable of love."

Aramus snorted. "Then why was she so upset?"

A frown creased his brow. "What are you talking about?"

"Don't tell me you didn't see your girlfriend over there spying on us? She ran off after she heard you saying you were going to split up when we get home."

Solus froze. "She was here?"