“We need to set boundaries,” he said, wincing as he realized how unfair that was. “Funny that when I use it against you, it is time for boundaries, but when you do it, it’s for my own good,” I said, raising an eyebrow. “I do it to protect you. Not to make you confess your secrets,” he said. “Perhaps it is time for you to realize that I am not the one in need of protection,” I murmured, letting the words linger between us. Silence met me in response, because neither of us had been willing to consider the fact that I may be something more. More powerful than my mate.
