Chapter21:

"Mate?" Blaze mused aloud. He hadn't considered the possibility of Mate being with Arabella. Arabella belonged to Sandro, and Blaze had never assumed he could have her, even though he had experienced peculiar feelings while he was around her. He attributed his protective nature to her fragility and constant need for help, not thinking much of it. "Do you like her?" Thalia inquired again. Blaze snapped out of his thoughts, his gaze shifting toward her. He noticed that she had reverted to her human form. His attention then turned to Arabella, who remained in his arms. Her arms were wound around his neck, and her chest pressed against his. The proximity caused his heart to flutter, and his stomach twisted. He inhaled deeply, catching her scent, which made him emit a low groan. "I knew the moment you tried to keep her away from me and him," Thalia chimed in. "Enough, Thalia," Blaze retorted, his glare intense. Startled, Arabella tightened her grip on Blaze. "You can look now," Blaze whispe