Chapter 39

I pull my shirt back on, Falcon still clinging to me.

“I promise you, it’s okay. You don’t have to feel guilty.” He promises, finally releasing me, allowing my shirt to fall over my skin. He spins me to face him, capturing my face between his hands so I have nowhere else to look but at him.

“I can see how disappointed you are.” I choke out, trying my best to keep my tears from falling. It feels like all I do these days is cry.

“Confused? Yes. Disappointed? No. Laney…” He sighs and releases me, pacing away to find the words. Before turning back to face me. “I chose you over my mate.” He admits.

My mouth drops open in shock, and I snap it closed to shake my head in confusion.

“I’m sorry, what?”

“I choose you. Always.” He says, rushing toward me, his hands finding the small of my waist and gripping me tightly.

“I think I’m going to need you to explain that a little… or rather… a lot.”

He lifts me onto the counter, spreading my legs as he steps closer.

“I have so much I need to tell y