I sat on the sofa with Ezra for a short while longer. The silence surrounding one was an awkward one. Ezra leant on the arm of the chair, alternating between staring ahead and staring at me. I don't think he knew what to say for the better. Truth be told, I wasn't sure there was a right thing to say in this situation. He had gone above and beyond for me today, and that had been more than enough... But, right now, I needed some time. The nasty words and actions of my Alpha had done what they were likely intended to do, and messed with my mind. In doing so, my mind felt like it was spinning. My thoughts were on my pack. My family. And, of course, the mess my decision had created. The things he had said made me doubt my own actions. Actions I had been so sure of before.... Perhaps I should

