Chapter 26

Chapter Twenty-four

Julie

I saw the look of shock on his face when he turned and saw me standing behind him. Donald was a good guy, and it was obvious that he was wearing his heart on his sleeves. Unlike me, I was used to hiding my true feelings and only fighting to stay alive.

I held out a hand to him, and he took it, allowing me to lead him back towards the bed. Even though I had no idea what to respond to his confession with, I still wanted him to stay. His act of kindness to me was still surprising, and I suddenly began to wish there was a way to pay him back.

When we reached the bed, he pulled his hands away and sat in the same chair as before, while I resumed my position on the bed and started at him. I had to admit that my mate was quite good-looking and the charming definition of a mate, but I didn't have it in me to start a relationship. Not yet, at least.

My face must have looked like I was distressed because Donald sat forward after a few seconds and waved his palm over my