Training.

"Daddy's still suspicious. He thinks that I know something about you having a mate." She shook her head with a disappointed look on her face. "He called me to his office yesterday to ask me the same question again, and as usual, I told him that I don't know anything. He got mad and threatened to confiscate my fucking car."

 

"He's really desperate about finding out who this 'mate' of yours is, so you should probably be careful."

 

Ivan frowned, crossing his arms. "He's not finding out about anything, and even if he does, I will make sure he never lays even a finger on her. Like I said, I will do anything to protect Everly." 

 

She shrugged. "I know, but still, be careful. I wouldn't want anything to happen to Everly, that's for sure. But I also don't want anything happening to you."