Do what they think that they must

The change in her features, the slight show of ivory behind her lips caused the beast to back up a few steps, her question causing a slight tension in his throat. Was he alone? He pulled his amber gaze from the female looking around the nearby brush. yes. .. he let out a low breath, as if saying the fact aloud helped relieve him of some inbuilt fear.

I am May. He managed to speak, more words than growls at the female this time. As much as he wished to be out of sight, left to his own devices, this was part of his new family, and he needed them. Apparently.