Chapter 40

Jesse

Moaning softly, my head still hurt from overthinking since yesterday. Thankfully, a sudden trip outside the pack had distracted me from Jeff's words. Now, on our way back, all that anxiety was returning.

Walking to my room felt hard like my feet were heavy weights. Checking the time, it was way past midnight. I sighed heavily as my heart raced.

"What's bothering you, buddy? Our mate won't abandon us. I'm sure of it," Vigo said in my mind. I didn't reply, but I really hoped he was right.

Finally, I got to the front door after a few more steps. It was time to face my fear. But just as I was about to knock, the door swung open, and there was the woman who had turned my world around.

I couldn't believe she was still there. "You didn't leave?"

She looked puzzled. "Where would I have gone?"

Without thinking, I hugged her and brought her into the room. I kissed her passionately, and with just that, I felt really happy, even my wolf seemed content.

When our kiss deepened, my hands start