She wasn’t used to people like Knox, who was so collected, focused, and emotionally disconnected. She’d grown up around imps, creatures that were expressive, temperamental, wild, and passionate. And, honestly, she was coming to like his company. Still, it was one thing to have the occasional meal with him it was another to spend pretty much the entire day with him. He just wanted to feed her and ensure she relaxed, he’d said – after all, it had been a weird and trying afternoon. Although she didn’t say that aloud, it must have been in her expression because a hint of smugness glistened in his eyes. But is it really so bad having someone there for you?” “And the third…I’m not going to imply that it shouldn’t be strange for you, because I understand. “The second should only bother you if you don’t believe you can truly protect yourself or that I will protect you if necessary.” Yes, more use of reverse psychology. “The first should only bother you if you believe I have the power to steamroll you.” Yes, that was a little reverse psychology but he wasn’t above using it. Sensing that he was playing with her somehow, she said nothing. “Or because you find it too strange and uncomfortable to have someone look out for you?”

“Is it because I’m controlling or because of what Isla might do?” He doubted it was the second. “It’s not just about Carla and Lucian’s experience though, is it?” He was coming to read her quite well. “I’m just not convinced that accepting this anchor thing is the smart thing to do, I told you why.” Except for when you fight accepting me as your anchor, of course.” “And yet, your rebellious personality doesn’t irritate me the way it should. “So you’re a perfectionist as well as a total control freak.” I know I wouldn’t be good at them, and I don’t like being involved in things I’m not good at.”

In truth, it was a worry, but she didn’t let it play on her mind.įiguring one truth deserved another, Knox said, “The fact that my demon gets bored very quickly with women isn’t the only reason I don’t do relationships. “I’ll deal with that when it happens,” she said with a nonchalant shrug. You know what happens to people who do that, because you’ve seen that firsthand too.” People like that became like Lucian – lost. “What happens when your demon decides it’s ready for a mate? It won’t settle for a human, and it will drive you insane because you’re not giving it what it wants and needs. Best Health Insurance Companies in Australia

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