*Noah*
The corners of my mouth turned down as soon as Zara’s back was turned to me. I knew that I needed to be strong for her. She had been practically shaking the whole time we were walking through the cave. It caused my chest to tighten whenever she was upset or frightened.
I forced a reassuring smile onto my face when she glanced over at me, her wide green eyes shimmering with apprehension. It only mirrored what I was feeling.
I badly wanted to encase my mate in my arms and shield her from all of this fear and danger, but I knew we had to go through with this. It was to save our daughter first and foremost but also to help Zara finally discover who she was.
I clenched my jaw as Zara hovered her hands over the water, preparing to dip them in. I resisted the powerful urge to grab her and pull her back protectively. I had to dig my nails into my palms and take a deliberate step back to keep the temptation at bay.
