Bella POV
“It’s okay, Bella. You don’t need to say it back. Take all the time you need, but I am not going anywhere. I cannot be away from you now. I will try to give you all the space you need, but I can’t sleep if you aren't in my arms. So can I stay here with you?” He asks. “I don’t think that is such a good idea. Is that even allowed?”
“We are mates, no one can keep us away from each other.” “I don’t want to add fuel to the gossip surrounding me.” “f**k them, let them talk. The only ones that matter are me and you. What is holding you back from accepting me? Your body can’t lie, Bella. I know you want to be with me.”
“I do, but I made a vow to achieve the goals I set out for myself, before I can fully accept our bond.” “And I can respect and support that. What I don’t understand is
