Leo’s POV
For two weeks, I had been trapped in the recesses of Shadow's mind, relinquishing control of my own life. Arabella, the woman I loved,may have rejected me, but the mark I had left on her skin remained, connecting us in a way that I couldn't escape no matter how much I tried. It was a constant reminder of the pain and turmoil she was going through, giving me a front row seat.
As I resided within Shadow's consciousness, I felt everything Arabella experienced. Her pain and fear became my own as she went into heat, a result of the rejection I refused to accept. It tore at my heart to know that I was the cause of her suffering, even if it was unintentional.
Every moment, I longed to be by her side, to offer comfort and support. But I knew that my presence would only exacerbate her
