My heart is already betraying me…racing and pounding against my ribs like it's trying to reach him.
Aaron's dark eyes hold mine and in the moonlight, I can see every emotion flickering across his face.
Concern.
Longing.
And something raw and hungry that makes my breath catch.
"I felt you," he says, taking another step closer. The space between us disappears.
“ I felt your grief and fear through the bond.” Aaron declares.
“I tried to ignore it and convince myself that you could deal with it. But Pen, I couldn't.
I couldn't stop worrying about you. I couldn't stop thinking about you.
I couldn't stay away, Penelope. I tried, but..." He shakes his head. "I had to make sure you were alright."
My wolf stirs inside me, stretching and purring like she hasn't done since I arrived at this
