29. An unexpected kiss.

Blake's POV:

I watched as an array of emotions flickered across Lily's face. Initially, there had been disbelief, then a hint of fear, and then she repelled my presence simply because I was a werewolf... An ache started from deep in my stomach, I turned away as tears welled up in my eyes because rejection was the worst fear an Alpha faced.

The torment etched on her delicate features broke my heart; it shattered something deep within me. I had just revealed my true self—the werewolf inside me—to Lily, along with our precious twins we had lovingly created together four years ago. But instead of understanding or acceptance, her eyes now held a mixture of terror and confusion.

"Lily, please," I pleaded, my voice thick with emotion while I followed her to the door she walked to, "I never wanted to scare you. The mate bond is the tie that ties our destiny and I can't control how I feel about you." I tried to explain.

But she shook her head, her dark curls trembling around her face. "I can't