#Chapter 66 A Necessary Mistake

It felt like I sat there for a long time, with Elroy slowly calming in my arms, though it was probably really only five minutes. Then I caught sight of Fay's fingers twitching once, a barely perceptible movement that sent Elroy into a frenzy. Before I could blink, he was on his feet, looming over me with a low, menacing growl rumbling from his chest. "Elroy, no!" I hissed, wrapping my arms around his muscular torso to keep him from lunging. "She's not a threat." My words had no effect, and I inwardly cursed. I’d hoped he was calm enough to understand a few words, but clearly I was wrong. All I could do was cling to him, pump out my scent, and pray Fay didn’t move again. There was no question of what would happen if she did. If I weren’t firmly wrapped around Elroy’s midsection he would have done it already. My heart raced. Fay went back to being motionless but it was clear she was starting to wake up, and once she did I really didn’t think I could stop my Mate. I stroked Elr