"Monika, I... didn't see you there," Damon said, taking in the flush on his mate's face when they broke apart. He pushed Clary behind him, wanting to hide her from her, even if her mate followed her into the room. "And Jason, I hear congratulations are in order?" he asked, squashing his protective instincts down and stepping forward to shake Jason' hand.

"Don't touch him!" Monika snarled, pulling her mate back behind her and baring her teeth at Damon. She watched every movement when he snatched his hand back, taking a step back from her. She fought her instincts to rip his arm off as she blocked as much of...