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shirt coated each defined dip. See, distraction. I planted my hands on my hips and forced my mind back on track. “As in assisting me? Together?”
    “Not together, together. But definitely the two of us working as a team.”
    “I can’t believe this.” Faith better not be playing with me. Although, my best friend knew I’d never stand for any lies between us. Damn it, she really must have had another forewarning. “So, you’re saying our relationship is still done? Finished?” I had to know what I’d be taking on if I accepted his help.
    “Yes. Nothing changes. For the girls’ sake, do you think we can work together on this problem?”
    “If Faith says it’s necessary, then of course. I don’t like it, but I can handle it.” Provided he covered that impressive chest with something less flimsy than that shirt. A jacket would be good. I should make that a stipulation he wear one. “Can you handle it?”
    “If I—” His gaze slid over my shoulder and narrowed in on Zayn as he body-surfed the waves toward us. “Who’s that? And why aren’t you at school?”
    “I’m on a date.”
    “Already?” He thumped his thighs covered in black rawhide pants. “With him?”
    “Yes.”
    He snarled, and I jerked back. Okay, he wasn’t allowed to get territorial. I’d have to make that a stipulation too. “Mated ones cannot speak a mistruth, Silvie. I can sense your lie.”
    Drat. I should have known he’d pick up on the lie. “So it’s not exactly a date, but I needed someone to talk to, and Zayn was there. He knows about us. He’s a protector.” And why was I defending my actions? He’d given up the right to question me.
    “You should have spoken to Faith or Hope, not him.”
    “They weren’t there, and Zayn’s trustworthy. He knows about them too.”
    “Next time speak to me. You’re my mate.” His pale blue eyes rimmed with silver narrowed.
    “Yes, your mate. But one who you released.”
    “We’re still soul-bound, and now working together. You can come to me until the girls’ problem is sorted.”
    “No thanks. You said nothing’s changed between us.” I patted his chest, and a sizzle of heat scorched my fingertips. Well, apart from that. I really liked touching him.
    “That doesn’t mean— Hell.” He caught my hand and held it tight. “I’m sorry, this is a strange situation. I’ll get some control and stop making demands. I shouldn’t have overstepped my mark.”
    “Thank you. I’d appreciate that.” My pulse sped, and I couldn’t stop myself from wriggling closer. “How’s your day been? ’Cause mine’s been crappy.”
    “The pits. I didn’t know it would be this hard.”
    With my free hand, I tip-toed my fingers across his chest. “Well, we can be moody together, if you like?”
    “Silvie, stop that. It’s dangerous.” Heat pulsed from him.
    “I like danger.” I glanced at his mouth. What would it be like to kiss him?
    “No.” His voice was raspy and hard. Oh yeah, I liked. “I can see what you’re thinking. You’re doubling the danger.”
    No doubt I was, but his being here wasn’t helping either. “Why don’t you leave then? No matter what Faith said, I can figure out the girls’ problem without any help. We don’t have to put ourselves through this turmoil.”
    “She was insistent, and I can’t let her or Hope down. I gave my allegiance to my king and country. They’re my princesses.” Slowly, he reached out and touched his mother’s ring swinging freely over my top. He pushed his little finger through the hole and slid it halfway on. “Mum had the tiniest fingers.”
    I slid my pinky finger around his, knuckle to knuckle with the gold band warm between us. “If you want the ring back, you only have to ask.”
    “No, it’s yours.” He stared into my eyes, and I wanted to drown in the soulful depths. “I’ll never forget the moment she gave it to me. She was so sick toward the end. The healers said there was nothing they could do about her