A small smile tugged at my lips. I didn't know why his question made something warm flutter inside my chest, maybe it was the way he sounded when he asked.It didn’t felt as if he also didn’t want it. I quickly turned away and keep walking, looking at my leg as I take each step.“If that was what was needed to help both packs, I don't see why I should be completely against it.”He didn’t say anything, but I could feel his gaze on me from behind. “But…” I added, slowing down before turning back to him. “It’s just that I’m not ready for something like that.”“You know what I’ve just been through,” I said, my voice softer this time. “It hasn’t been that long since I escaped from my marriage. I’m still healing from everything that happened. I don't think I’m ready to walk into another one, even if it is just for an alliance.”He nodded slowly, slipping both hands into his pockets. His gaze dropped for a moment, and when he looked back at me, something in his expression had changed.“So,
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