Estella’s POV:
The forest was silent except for our breathing after we finished making love. The forest was silent except for our breathing, each touch making my aching muscles relax.
“Do you trust me?” he asked suddenly.
“Why?” I asked suspiciously.
“I could feel your wolf’s distress even before I came here tonight. I think our fights may have caused a rift between you two,” he said in a somber voice.
I quickly looked away. I could feel Bella closer, lurking behind my eyes, but it wasn’t like before. It was like she was still afraid I’d change my mind and sever the bond.
“Yes,” I muttered.
“Then would you trust me if I told you I knew how to fix it?”
I hesitated, then nodded. “Yes.”
Darius rose to his feet, motioning for me to do the same. With a wobble and a wince, I followed,
