What did you just say?" His voice was laced with irritation.

I said what you heard, Mate?"I blurted, ignoring the consequences as I noticed Martin's gaze on me.

I thought he wasn't your mate." Martin whispered and I held my breath thinking of what to say.

No worries, Martin. I was just teasing him." I said and Martin's gaze turned more suspicious and annoyed.

Teased?? Are you guys now that close?" He said and I could sense where he was headed.

It's not what..."

No, it's exactly what you think Martin. But we have a different issue now, Mate? What did you say about my mom? Did I hear you...