Page 61 of Realm of Flames (Reborn 3)
“Sure.” He offered me a speculative glance.
“I don’t think she liked being called stubborn,” I pointed out softly.
His laugh was authentic as he ran a hand over his face. “You’re not wrong.”
“Wrong about what?” Marco’s voice ran across my ears as I looked up and found him behind me.
“I’ll explain later,” I promised.
Rhysand spoke quietly. “Marco, I don’t have to tell you to take care of our sister.”
Marco let out a low growl. “No one needs to tell me to take care of my mate.”
I offered him a small smile as my brother grunted. “Good. I’ll see both of you on Earth realm in a few short days.” I watched him walk away as I leaned back against Marco and offered him a cocked brow.
“What?” His lips pressed up.
“You’re so growly,” I teased.
“I don’t like other men questioning if I can take care of you,” he mumbled before scoping me up. “Besides, it sounds like they have their own mate problems to handle.”
“You think Eleven is their mate?” I blinked, feeling stupid for not thinking of that.
“Oh, I don’t think that’s in question,” Marco confirmed and then sighed. “I almost feel bad for them. I have no idea how anyone fights a mating bond, but considering she’s not a shifter, it may be easier for her.”
I nodded, not fully understanding it either, while leaning my head against his chest. I closed my eyes only momentarily, breathing in his scent, but before I knew it, the world around us faded and I found myself thankful that I had never bothered denying this bond between us. Finding my mates was one of the best things that had ever happened to me.
