Chapter 265: WHERE POWER COLLIDES

Nixx   Something about it felt wrong. She had my scent all over her—she was with me. I was supposed to protect her.   Mirabelle crossed her arms, her posture daring. "Yeah, that’s right. Is that a problem? You gonna throw me across the yard, too?" Her eyes flashed, challenging him.   Maxim chuckled lightly, shaking his head as if she amused him. Then, before I could react, he reached out and took her hand. That single touch set off alarm bells inside me.   "I’d never do that to a woman," he said smoothly, bringing her hand to his lips and kissing her knuckles softly. My stomach twisted uncomfortably at the sight. "My apologies for the earlier comment. I've just never met an oracle so young. I always thought they came as wise old ladies," he laughed, the sound loud and carefree.   To my growing irritation, Mirabelle actually laughed along with him. A blush spread across her cheeks.   That was it.   A low, warning growl escaped from deep within me, my wolf rising to the surface in respon