Raphael sighed, clearly having expected this response. "I understand your protectiveness. But some of what I need to teach her involves vulnerability, emotional exposure, breaking down mental barriers. She won't be able to do that with an audience of territorial alphas watching her every move."
"Then she'll have to learn with an audience," Damian said flatly. "Because we're not leaving her alone with you. Uncle or not, you're still a male. Still radiating sexual energy."
"I am her uncle," Raphael said, his voice taking on an edge. "Her father's brother. Do you really think I would....."
"We don't know what you would or wouldn't do," Damon interrupted. "We've known you for all of twelve hours. Trust takes longer than that to build."
