Michael half-jokingly said, "If Courtney's right, I can't wait to mark you and let the world know you are mine."
I looked at Michael, and my eyes widened. Michael had never said he wanted me, except when we first met. I had long since concluded that he didn't want me because I wasn't a princess yet. That was why Joanna had so easily angered me.
Michael had misunderstood and thought I was frightened by what he said. So he reached out and touched my head. "Don't worry, little wolf," he said. "I'll give you time. Don't forget I'm a Lycan Prince of the royal family. Princes always keep their promises."
This time, I caught a flash of loneliness in Michael's eyes.
This gave me some confidence. I grabbed Michael's hand and placed it on my chest. I asked in a low voice, "What you said just now… is it true?"
"What?" Michael looked at me with some confusion.
