IAN'S POV
"A lot has happened," she said, a faraway look in her eyes. "But it's a long story."
She took a deep breath and started talking. "After I left the welcome party that night without telling you, I regretted it almost immediately. But it was too late. I wanted to explain to you why I had to leave and I didn't want to get you involved in my messy life that I foolishly made. I wanted to stay in school and be with you, but I couldn't because I didn't want you to see me like that." she said.
"See you like what, Leah?" I asked, confused by her words.
"See me like I was an irresponsible girl who goes around and sleeps with any guy she meets and lies that she was their mate." she said.
"Leah, never for once have I ever saw you like a lose canyon. I liked you just the way y
