"Then you can wait just a little more", I murmured softly, my hands stroking his fur carefully. It was so, so good to have him near me again. It didn't matter that he was now an outcast. It didn't matter the risk I was taking. I knew that helping him and having him in my house had put me in risk. But he was my mate, it was my job to keep him alive and safe. As his tail was wrapped around my hand, I felt I couldn't wish for anything more...<br/><br/>Until the moment I heard the pounding on my door. My heart was pounding in the same beat, and I felt cold sweat on my palms and forehead. Oh, no. I was screwed. Completely screwed. I took a deep breath and gestured for him to stay in my room, before moving to the living room and opening the door.<br/><br/>"This is my house, not your territory, so respect my space. I do not appreciate having a madman shouting at my door", I warned, motioning for him to get in. I didn't want to have him in my house, but it was better than a scandal on the hall. "I have saved his life because I have an oath, to save and help all the creatures who come to me wounded and in need of my help. I would be breaking this oath if I had let him die. If you must punish me for that, then get it over with".