جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 200

Isabella.The single sound stopped me short. My heart skipped a beat as I whipped my head toward the door. Below me, Leo's body stiffened.“Izzy? The little runt and I have been waiting for you."Every previous sensation evaporated, only the ghost of it remained slowly ebbing away.“Izzy? Isabella?”I realized that I had to reply. Though my being was discombobulated, my voice managed to remain steady.“Yes. I'm… I'm coming."Though not as stable as I wished.There came a pause on the other side which might as well have been the most tense moments of my life. I held my breath through the seconds that passed until finally, Connor's muffled voice came again.“Okay then. I'll see you soon."Over time, his footsteps retracted until it was completely silent.Seconds passed before I finally relaxed. My face burned as I covered it with my hands, embarrassment filling me to the brim.How had I lost track of time?No. Losing track was one thing, I had completely forgotten what the day was. All

Isabella.Connor's visit lasted for that day and the next. True to my word, I never said a word about it immediately after, even while my instincts and inner self was holding back. I saw the slightest bit of hesitation in his face at times as we talked, but I said nothing. I couldn't bear to see him any more stressed, which meant that it was up to me to get him to relax.Whilst it was just us, I stood up abruptly, slapping his shoulder lightly to get his attention.“Since you don't know your way around the city completely,” I added as he raised his eyebrows. “I think it's best that I lead you around. Be your guide."“Come on, you can't be inside throughout.” I shook my head, giving a little smile I used whenever I was trying to get something out of him… them. When we were younger…I shoved all thoughts of the other man out of my mind as I looked toward him, waiting for his response.Slowly to my joy, his lips slowly rose. Though I wasn't completely sure if he was completely oblivious

Isabella.I woke up the next day to find Treasure on one side and Leo on the other. I felt the latters arms holding me tightly, his soft breaths in my ear.This was the first time it had ever happened. Now it felt like I was enveloped by my family. My pack.Their similarly peaceful faces were the sole inspiration I needed to lay back down onto the bed, shutting my eyes.Unfortunately, it was not for long until I heard his voice rumble groggily into my hair.“You don't have to pretend." He said, making me scrunch my brows in confusion.“I felt the moment you woke up. At least, I think I did.'' His words allayed my previous confusion, making me relax. I smiled to myself at his words, opting to snuggle closer to him.“Tonight is the night." I opened my eyes, my breath hitching lightly. Right. Tonight was the pack run, and whatever that follows after…I turned slightly toward him, careful to not jostle my son on the other side so I could see his eyes with mine.I swallowed thickly before

Leo.The moment her lips touched mine, I pulled her closer, moving against her in a motion so familiar it might as well have been on instinct.As she separated, I was bewildered to find the determined expression on her face. But that wasn't it. No, what I saw that made my breath hitch was desire, one that reflected the same thing that burned inside me.“I want to be with you tonight, Leo.” Her warm breath ghosted over mine as she spoke. She said those words in a whisper, like a secret that only I was privy to. Eight words. That was all it took for me to go almost crazy.Before she drew in for another kiss, I stopped her.“Wait, Isabella,” the voice I was sure I had rid myself of spoke to me, all the negative things I had hidden deep inside poured into me.She's making a mistake.She'll hate you when you do this.You don't deserve her.I swallowed, pushing all the emotions out before they could engulf me.“I don't… are you sure? I won't let you do this unless you're sure,” I said firm

Isabella.“It's your father.”Thanks to Connor, I had an idea of the problems plaguing my former pack which was the reason they couldn't speak to me.However, I never expected this.I almost collapsed with every word she said following that. Every single one brought the loud noise that bloomed in my ear to become louder till I could barely process her words.“Problem with the pack…"“I did my best…”“He wouldn't stop…"The sole thing that stuck with me was the sadness in her voice, heavy so I could tell she was near sobbing. In a sick sort of irony, I felt grounded by it. That she was the sole thing keeping me from breaking down.Mostly, I just felt numb.“I know that it's going to be really difficult. I'm so sorry for pushing this on you. But we don't have any choice–”“–It's okay.” I interrupted her, my voice clear and strong in spite of the turmoil inside. “Don't worry. You won't be alone anymore,” I added.A sound came from the other side. This time, I was sure it was a sob.“Than