“How can you tell? Besides the way you, uh…” He waved a hand around me, gesturing in my vague direction. “Smell.” “There’s other… physical evidence,” I said, staring straight ahead. Gods, this was fucking awkward. “Okay, okay. I’m gonna take your word for it. I think I have enough information.” He cocked his head to one side. “Are you sure it was him?” “What do you mean, am I sure it was him? Yes, it was him. I think I know what my mate looks like, Lorreth.” A sneaky little smile hovered over his lips. “Wanna hit me yet?” he asked. “Yes. I do, actually. You know what? Fine. Let’s go train.”

