The romantic mood that had settled in Green's house had turned into tense one in an instant when Thea noticed the bloodstains on Rees's shirt. Her hand that was encircled around his neck slowly slipped away from him and her body turned stiff as rock.
Her face was set in shell shock but her eyes... her eyes were clouded with worry and fear.
"Thea..." Rees slowly called her name but she didn't react, her eyes were glued to the crimson patches on Rees's shirt.
"Thea, love... listen to m-"
Suddenly she startled and hurried to get out of Rees's lap.
Rees watched with hurt and was about to take her hand in his, but she stepped away from him, leaving his hand outstretched in midair.
His jaws clenched, and he reluctantly pulled his hand down to his side.
He cursed himself for not paying attention, for not being cautious. How could he walk all the way to meet his mate with a blood-soaked shirt on his body?
How was he going to explain now? How was he going to answer her questions now?
