Is it a crime to check on my woman?

NALEDI’S POV

I felt his presence long before my eyes met his. “I’m fine.”

Caellum approached me with worried eyes. Despite the frosty aura around him, I could feel his worry tip into me. Another one of those mate things I presumed.

“Luka is onto you.” He said as soon as he got to my face, tracing my form with painful eyes. “He doesn’t trust you.” I resisted the urge to tell him I’d just heard him say it some seconds ago.

The last thing I needed was a repeat. I thought we agreed I was taking care of this on my own. Why was he here so early?

“Then I am going to have to convince him.” I managed to say, stepping out of his hold. “Is the money ready?”

Caellum gave me a look that told me he couldn’t believe I was saying that.

“Of course, but I figured if he didn’t trust you, and he’s well after your money, you shouldn’t be so liberal towards him.”