Chapter 0931

“You’re far too kind to me, Ariel,” Jackson whispers, his throat tight.

“No, I’m not,” I sigh, slumping against him as his wolf curls up around mine, giving her a long lick on her cheek and then resting his nose again over her neck. “I’m sorry I wasn’t nice and yelled. I think I freaked her out.”

“You were freaked out,” Jackson murmurs. “It was a natural response.”

I nod, thinking he’s the one being too kind, but I look towards the door with a sigh. “Come on,” I say, unfolding myself from his lap.

“Where are we going?” he asks, standing up, looking down at me curiously.

“Upstairs,” I say, taking his hand, giving it a squeeze, suddenly a bit terrified. “I want to meet your kid.”