Chapter 31

Francine looked at him, her eyes shining with tears. She had never imagined that Floch felt this way about her, and she didn't want him to get hurt by her. She knew she would never love anyone other than Azure. Even though she's hurt.

"I don't know what to say, Floch," she said, her voice shaking. "I never thought of you in that way, and I don’t want to use you just because I’m hurt,”

Floch took her hand in his, squeezing it gently. "I don't want to pressure you," he said. "I just had to tell you how I feel. Whatever you decide, I'll respect it."

They arrived at her house, and Francine turned to him, her eyes filled with uncertainty. She knew that she had to make a decision, but she didn't know what to do.

"Floch," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don't want to lose you as a friend. You are Royce’s friend and my packmate. Can we just stay friends?”

Floch is disappointed. But he isn't going to give up. He knows, if he’s being persuasive, in the future, Francine will s