Chapter 22 - "She Blushes."-02

I glower back, pursing my lips. "Nothing. I w-won't tell as long as you don't tell me why you won't train me, Alpha," I taunt, stuttering slightly with my fake bravado. Her eyes morph blue for a second, and I gulp down the fear gripping my throat as she struggles to keep her animal at bay. "Fine! You are my Mate, Cage. My Soul Mate. The Gift from the Goddess. Every instinct in my body screams to protect you and shield you from my enemies. I can't and won't be the one to beat you up. Every time you fall down, it hurts me more than it does you." She glares, the deep frown scrunching the soft skin on her forehead. Her words slowly sink in, and my mind processes her words for a solid two seconds before I understand them. She hurts when I'm hurt . . . The biggest grin splits my face, and I pinch myself once, twice, assuring myself that this isn't a dream. It isn't! My heart gallops in happiness, and a light, airy feeling takes