Page 17 of Protected Promise

Kaitlyn.I practically gushed while nodding in sincerity.

I had no idea what this guy saw in my actions, but somehow it was like he knew she was mine because he didn’t warn me to stay away from her, just not to hurt her. He cared about her, that much was obvious. Yet, my wolf felt no threat from his words.

He turned to walk away, but he headed back to the dance floor.

I scanned the room, finding Kaitlyn still at the bar in the opposite direction of her date.

I made a hasty line right for her.

“I really hope those aren’t on my account,” I told her noting the empty glasses stacking up next to her.

She stared at me and then blinked.

Yup, I was certain she was freaking out about everything.

I didn’t feel like I was going to lose it, though. There was an uncomfortable calm about my wolf now that she was back in sight.

Still, I’d just made a complete fool out of myself in a room full of strangers simply to keep from tossing her over my shoulder and running back to Canada.

“I’m Landon,” I said cautiously.

“I know. I heard you say it to Kian.”

“Is he your boyfriend?”

Her stoic face cracked, and she laughed. “No.”

I knew there was a lot more she wasn’t saying, but I could assume by her reaction that she wasn’t seeing anyone. That helped some.

“You’re Kaitlyn, right?” I asked when she didn’t tell me.

“That would be me.”

Her spine stiffened and she pushed me away.

“Please, don’t do anything stupid. He will kill you,” she whispered.

She jumped down from the chair and intercepted a man and woman approaching.

“You’ve been drinking,” the man frowned.

“I’m fine, D. Just having a little fun. I’m not that drunk.”

“No more, Kaitlyn. I’m serious.”

“You know he’s just going to worry all night.”

“Fine,” she agreed.

I wanted to know who the guy was who thought he had some sort of right to tell my mate what to do. My wolf had stirred the second she walked to him and all I could see was red.

Jealousy raged within me.

I wasn’t this guy though and I refused to be. With great effort, I pushed my wolf back. It was a huge internal battle waging within me, but ultimately my human side won.

A slap across my cheek brought me fully back.

“Hey, Landon. Pull it together. You cannot wolf out in here,” Tobi said.