Page 70 of Frosted Torment

“It means you’re sealed for life,” said Lex with raised brows as he poured two packets of sugar and one single creamer into the cup. “It’s a covenant,” he added, setting the cup in front of me on the table.

“Our bond sealed when you were born,” Baz added, placing his arm around my shoulder. “But when I fell, I couldn’t be with you all the time like a guardian angel should, which damaged that seal. So for us to be signati here is epic.”

“How nice for me,” I mocked. I hated this gorgeous, intrusive angel in my space. “If there’s any other way for angels to torture me, tell me now, please.”

Baz pulled me into him and rested his chin on my head. “I would never have fallen if it hadn’t been for you in this situation,” he stated with regret. “You need me.”

“How does this even happen?” I propped my elbow on the table and rested my head in my hand.

Baz’s hand rested softly on my shoulder. “It might be due to the secrets,” he said. “Or that bracelet, now that we know Vincent has a need for it.”

“Or Callum’s essence could be a factor,” Lex proposed with his mouth full of grapes. “He juiced you up good.”

He chuckled, and my hands slapped the table. My coffee splashed over the edge of the cup, and I grabbed a napkin to wipe it up.

“Sorry,” I grimaced. “But I can’t believe you’re acting like this is funny, Lex.”

He placed a hand over mine and shook his head.

“It’s amazing for you and Baz,” he acknowledged. “Signati represents everything to a guardian angel and provides significant benefits for a human.” Lex smiled and took a proud breath. “Who else gets an angel that can shift into a wolf at will and offers unwavering protection?” This guy is yours until you die, Noa.”

My mind scrambled to make sense of something I would likely never understand. Right then, Baz wrapped one arm around my waist. Cradling my legs, he hoisted me up in his strong arms, and my stomach dropped at his closeness. Heplaced me on the edge of the bed, then touched my knee, careful not to inflict any more pain.

“I can see it hurts you, but it doesn’t feel dislocated,” he offered with a reassuring smile.

I shut my eyes, feeling uncomfortable with him fussing over me. “I’ll be okay if you get me an ice pack.”

“That won’t do it.” Baz shook his head. I watched as he brushed his forefinger against my knee. A tickling sensation ran through me, followed by a warmth that spread across my kneecap. “Done,” he said.

“You fixed it?” I rubbed my knee, and the pain was gone.

“I did. Now, you should get cleaned up.” He stood and stretched his arms over his head, then shook them out by his sides.

“Thank you, Baz,” I said, then stood up, dying for a shower.

“There’s a bunkhouse up the path on the other side of camp.” Baz gestured with his thumb toward the door of the tent. “We’ll take you and Ena up there. She can stay with you while Lex and I get our packs ready to go.”

“I can shower and dress without a guard.” I folded my arms and glared at Lex, who shook his head at me.

“We’re not letting you out of our sight,” Lex confirmed. “We have no idea what Vincent or Maros have planned next.” He took the top off the filtered water pitcher and drank the entire canister. “It’s too dangerous for you to be alone, Noa,” Lex added. “Even in places with extra security.”

Annoyed with so much protection, I yanked up my boots from the floor and put them on. Placing my hands on my knees, I gave them both a fake smile. “Fine, but at some point, dads,you’re going to have to let your little girl venture out on her own.”

“We’ll see,” Lex said, patting my head. I pushed his arm away, but all he did was laugh.

Baz reached for my hand and I let him take it. “Let’s walk, Noa.”

“What about these clothes?” I hesitated and went to grab my backpack so I could change.

Lex snatched my backpack before I could reach it, then slung it over his shoulder. “You change after you bathe, but you should put your jacket on.”

The corners of my mouth lifted and I inhaled a deep breath through my nose. “I don’t need the damn jacket,” I stated, shaking my head. “But thank you.”

“Okay, then. My mistake,” he said, a doubtful tone in his voice. “How are you not freezing to death?”

“Maybe it’s all the angel juice.” I hissed, and Lex quirked a brow at me, unamused.

Baz led me out of the tent with Lex close behind. A circle of angels and wolves had gathered outside. As they clapped and cheered as we emerged, I saw Ena standing front and center, a warm smile on her face. Every ounce of tension in me melted away as she embraced me.

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