His tone was so intense that for a moment, all Adeline could do was blink at him. Then, a teasing smirk tugged at the corners of her lips. "Damn, you're really into this. Even more than I am. Are you sure you're not getting something out of this?" She leaned forward just a bit, mock-squinting at him. "Right now, you're acting like some overprotective mate straight out of a werewolf romance book."
At the mention of the word mate, Enzo's gaze flickered to the ground. His lips angled into a smile, knowing that she was so close to the truth without even realizing it. If only she knew he was a vampire. If only she knew she was his mate.
Adeline's features twisted into a befuddled frown as his sudden silence left her puzzled. "What's with that look?"
