~ RAELIN ~
Layla's reaction is justified, but it still cuts deep.
“All I wanted was to protect you and figure out how to handle this without putting you in any danger.” I confess with all honesty. “I understand that you're angry now but—”
“Being discovered in your pack is already a danger to me, Alpha Raelin.” She cuts me off and laughs bitterly. “Now that I am going to attend my death ceremony, how's that working out for you? I had told you to reject me and let me go but—!”
“Just stop!” I command, the distance between us gone in an instant as I tower over her. The rest of my retort that had risen to my mouth dissolves as I helplessly stare down at this fiery firecracker of a woman glaring up at me.
I f*****g hate that I raised my voice, but I swear nothing will happen to her under my
