Chapter 27It hadn’t taken any convincing to get Collin to agree to keep her being alive a secret. He agreed to it right away, without hesitation. If it were any other person, Isabella would be searching for an ulterior motive; some sort of expected repayment.
But, in this case, Collin’s eyes told her more than he ever would. Dread and guilt always seemed to plague his expression. Self-hatred and remorse played on his demeanor. He wasn’t like the others in his pack, who were more than welcoming of their new condition. It would be evident to any bystander that Collin felt trapped. As much as he wanted to take control of his new being, he just didn’t have the strength that Chase had.
Beyond the shame, there was the kid’s fear. He flinched at every nearby sound, recoiled any time Isabella ev
