Alexandra's POV
When I got home, all I could think of was Dale. I missed being in his arms even though I didn't want to admit it.
I couldn't understand the things that boy made me feel. This was all so confusing. Wanting him away yet craving his warmth. I don't know why it's so hard to control myself around him. The mate bond was getting stronger, that could be the only explanation.
It may sound selfish of me to treat Dale like this, but I don't want to get heartbroken. Every person I seem to put my trust in always ends up leaving me. I might not be able to survive another betrayal. This was the only way to keep my heart guarded.
I can't fall for him. It would only hurt me more. Despite what I said, I still laid in bed thinking about him. My whole body was craving his touch. That w
