“I don’t know you, human. And I don’t know your friend.” His hood turned, towards Edin. “If this human is important to you, Edin—” “Hunter is,” Edin said. “So that means Charlie is.” Warmth bloomed within me, and I had to force my face to remain impassive so I wouldn’t gaze at Edin like some soppy fool. I wasn’t sure how well I did concealing the rush of affection for the big purple monster that spread through me, because I noticed Danny watching me with a tiny smile.
