#Chapter 171 – Much Needed Apologies

Justin’s POV Randy sat at the table opposite me, going over reports of available warriors and supplies. While we weren’t openly fighting anyone at the moment, we still had dangerous adversaries lurking just out of sight. No one thought the Huntsman had given up. I cleared my throat. “Randy? Can I ask you a question?” “Mmm,” he muttered, not looking up. “Did I abuse Helen?” His gaze jerked up to me so fast that I was surprised he didn’t hurt his neck. “What?” I squirmed uncomfortably in my chair. I’d given this a lot of thought over the six weeks since Helen started living on her own. And my mind kept coming back to the frightening thought that maybe I’d actually gone so far as to abuse my own mate. Every time I thought that a sick feeling settled in my stomach. I’d finally come to the conclusion that I needed to ask Randy if I had. If Randy confirmed my fears, then I needed to find a way to repair that damage between Helen and me. If I was simply overreacting, then I need