In the end, he could only watch as Laurel broke free and ran towards him. A faint tug on his chest was felt when she ran over. As if his heart was being pulled inch by inch up a clif. It was heavy and full of hope of survival.
Darius fought against the instincts of the wolf. He won't let her get hurt. He didn't want to see the disappointment in her beautiful eyes if something were to happen.
Darius promised her that he was the safe place she could trust. He couldn't betray that trust.
When Laurel hugged him, the wolf and human fought like never before.
"Let go! She's our mate!" The wolf growled.
"No! She needs time!"
"No more time!"
"That's for me to decide!"
Darius didn't know exactly what happened after that which helped his consciousness pull through. Like a guiding ligh
