Chapter 236: CHAPTER 236 Judas Part 2

　　~ CASIMIR ~

　　We stood right in each other's space, both quivering on the edge of the shift. He wasn't challenging for dominance so he wouldn't shift first, wouldn't push me to it- because he knew he'd lose. But he didn't drop my gaze, and didn't back down. If I shifted, he would too.

　　I growled, low and deep in my chest.

　　Rake's gaze didn't waver, but he shifted his weight on his feet, balancing himself. "I've never touched her, Cazz. Never said anything to her about how I feel. Never given her any reason to think or believe… anything except that I am on her team. I've never done anything inappropriate. And before you growl, it's true- I've never over stepped. Quite the opposite- I put myself aside and helped you." His eyes narrowed and his jaw flexed.