In His Shadow Chapter -2- I looked around to see if thad or Emilia were smiling to confirm that this was some kind of a joke but there faces were passive, no expression what so ever. I looked back at Mr. Brooding and his eyes were stormy, the blue and gray fighting to take dominance, it was a sight to be seen. " i'm here to protect you", he continued. This was ridiculous, i was a 19 year old high school graduate for heavens sake, what danger can i be in. " look mr. Dark and dangerous or what ever, i don't need protection, i haven't done anything needs protecting from so you can take your pretty face and go protect some one else". Now i was satisfied.but it only lasted a minute. Thad bursted out laughing and em was barely holding her laughter in, mr. Brooding just looked at me. " that was the first time i have ever heard any one talk to you like that man", thad said while still laughing, " we sure as hell are a long way from home". Bennett looked back at thad " quiet", just as the words left his mouth the other two went silent. Then he focused that stormy gaze on me" this matter is not in debate, i'm here to protect you and that's what i shall do either you like it or not miss cross". I glared at him" this is the 21st century so if i don't want you around thats up to me, and i really don't want you around". " i'm afraid its not up to you this time", he said coldly. I blinked in surprise to his boldness, if he was here to protect me then he was doing a terrible job because the only thing i wanted to be protected from was him. " you have no right to tell me what to do sir", i emphasized on the word 'sir'. Thad apparently couldn't keep quiet any longer" he does have the right", he said looking kind of sympathetic. I frowned" why is that?". The words were out of his mouth before mr. Brooding was able to say quiet one more time. " he is your mate", thad said. mr. Brooding growled and i stood there frozen. " as in your soul mate", thad continued.