Paxton’s POV
The moment Hailey walked into my life, I thought I had a chance—a small, fragile chance to make her mine. But that glimmer of hope was shattered tonight. All it took was one slip under the full moon, one uncontrollable second where my instincts betrayed me. My eyes had shifted, glowing that unnatural, haunting color that revealed everything I’d tried to keep hidden. And I was sure she saw it.
Now I couldn’t get her face out of my head, the way her lips parted in shock, her wide eyes reflecting the faint shimmer of my hybrid form. A monster. That’s what she must think I am. And worst of all, I left her there, alone, confused, and probably thinking she wasn’t enough to keep me there.
I hated myself for that.
Still in my human form, I threw on a hoodie and rushed out, not car
