Escaping Dominance (Heart of a Wolf Series - Trina's Tale) by Marylynn Bast Page A

considered inviting him back to her place for a drink , but decided against that. This didn’t matter, because when they walked out of the theater, Sebastian holding her hand, Trina stopped and stared.
    Dean leaned against the fender of her car. His arms crossed over his chest, eyes trained on S ebastian.
    He must have felt her tense because Sebastian pulled her to a stop, moving her behind him slightly. “Can I h elp you?” He walked up to Dean.
    Trina’s mind raced. With his strength, Dean would tear Sebastian apart. She touched his arm. “It’s okay.”
    Sebastian looked down at her, then over to De an. His eyes squinted slightly. “I don’t get the feeling that you ’ re okay.” He shook his head, clear ly staying between her and Dean.
    Dean laughed and stood, dropping his arms to his side.
    He was taller and larger , yet Sebastian didn’t let his size intimidate him. “Can I help you?” he repeated.
    “Nah.” Dean shook his head with a snicker, turned and walked away.
    That completely threw Trina for a loop. She hadn’t expected him to simply leave. Her eyes narrowed as she watched him get into a grey truck parked at the end of the parking lot.
    Dean gave her an evil grin and wiggled his fingers at her in a wave when he drove slowly by, staring at her menacingly, on his way to the exit.
    Trina stood with her hands hanging loosely by her side. She realized her body appeared to be relaxed while her insides raged. Her wolf beat against her, wanting to get out, to attack the man who had abused her for so long.
    “Trina?” Sebastian looked at her, worry on his face. “Who was that?”
    Inhaling slowly, Trina leaned against the car then jumped up on the fender. “That ’ s my son’s father.”
    “Your son?” He frowned. “You never told me you had a son.”
    “Yeah, I keep my life private for that very reason .” She wasn’t sure if his stare was accusing or if he felt betrayed. He was human, she couldn’t tell him everything. “I don’t date because of Dean. I don’t introduce my son to anyone other than close friends.”
    “I thought I was your friend. You never told me you were married.” Sebastian’s feelings were hurt.
    “We never married.” Trina looked around at the people getting into their cars and pulling out of the lot. “It’s really a long story. I really like you a lot and didn’t want you to get mixed up in any of this. I only agreed to dinner and movie because you said as friends.”
    Sebastian leaned against the car. His hip settled alongside her thigh. “I offer friendship , but I will be honest with you , I would like more. ”
    “Thank you for being honest. Right now, until I can keep him out of my life , I’m not sure I can offer any more than friendship.” Trina felt a lump form in her throat. She really did like Sebastian, but she couldn’t allow herself to be sucked into so easily. She had to think of Toby now, not just her own emotions.
    “Then friends it is. If you want me to kick his ass, just say the word. He’s big. I’ll have to go get a few friends to help me out. But I’m sure we could pull it off.”
    Trina laughed. “Yeah, a small army.” With a smile on her face , she touched his shoulder and he looked back at her with a grin. “Promise me, whatever happens , you ’ ll let me handle it.”
    “I won’t stand by and let him abuse you.” He continued looking at her over his shoulder. “Yeah, I can tell, he looks like a classic dick.”
    “He can be, promise me Sebastian, you won’t go after him. ” Trina was really worried he would get hurt.
    Nodding , he agreed.
    “Thank you for dinner and the movie. I had fun.”
    “Yeah, me too, up until the end anyway. Kind of killed the romance.”
    Trina grinned. “Friends, remember?”
    “Yeah, yeah.” He turned around and quickly kissed her on the cheek. Grabb ing her by the hips , he pulled her from the car. “Will you be okay going home alone?”
    Trina grinned and shook her head.