" No, Pa. I don't want to hurt him. I love him," I declared. 

" No, you don't, child," 

" Yes, I do," I firmed. 

" Marie, have you forgotten all I taught you bout wearing your heart on your sleeve? " he barked. I didn't flinch at his outburst. 

" He's my mate. It's - It's different, Pa. I won't let you harm him or his pack," I looked him square in the eye.

" You're not going back there until this silliness is over," he declared, rising to his feet and pacing slowly. He was resolute about his decision, and I was determined. 

" I am," 

My father...