Grayson Ward’s POV
Molly was struggling with her heat so Ezra and June agreed to take her to her old room for a shower and a change of clothes. Even though I knew I had to keep looking for her friend, sending my mate away when she needed me made me feel like a failure. She should be screaming my name in pleasure rather than whimpering in pain.
Bran was clawing in my mind trying to force his way forward so he could go to her but I had to stay strong. I am an alpha, it was the purpose of my existence to protect those weaker than me. Ellie may not be a member of my pack but my actions had put her in danger. I needed to rectify the issue before she got hurt.
“I can’t believe you let her get away,” Talen said as he walked towards me. His tone was jovial but I wasn’t in the mood to deal with
