Grant just stared at his mate, unsure of how to react to that. A second ago, she said something of high importance, then the next, she was saying to forget everything?!
But when he saw the expression in her eyes along with what she said about no one believing her, he came to understand her reason for asking him to forget what she said.
“Esmeralda,” he called, his tone gentle and calm. He cupped her face while she tried to look away, but he didn't allow her. She barely looked him in the eyes, and now she was completely refusing to.
“Look at me, Esme,” his tone even gentler now. Esme closed her eyes with face looking the other way. Grant took a deep breath and pulled her closer. “I believe you,” he whispered, his warm breath tickling her neck in a feathery sensation.
Esme's breath caught at his unexpected words, and she stilled.