Maisie
"I didn't!" he yelled, and then swore when another crack exploded in the room, the bullet hitting the mahogany he was using as a shield.
"Liar! I saw the news, you son of a... gun! What were you doing with her? Making pie?!" I yelled, and the bullet went wide, exploding in the ceiling.
His voice came out from behind the desk. "For every act of rebellion, there is a cost. I must do as I am told, if I am to keep you safe. The Queen wishes to know how deeply my loyalty runs, but I am only loyal to one woman."
Mercer paused, realising he had my attention. "I didn't touch her. I swear it." His read head peeked out from behind the desk and his green eyes found mine. "Maisie? Please, put the gun down."
I felt my muscles start to relax, and I froze when I realized it was his aura wrapping around me, seducing me into relaxing.
Just like it often would when I was nesting a year ago. The bond between us might be gone, but my body remembered too vividly.
