Course she is welcome,” Ruarc snarled, glaring at Jason with an expression that clearly stated this was all the other man’s fault. Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves and slow my racing heart, I peeked up at them. “B-but why? You don’t owe me anything. Why are you being so nice?” Ruarc frowned down at me, the big hand at my back that had been rubbing slow, soothing circles stopped moving. “There is no honor in hurting females,” he said gruffly and looked away.
