Chapter Twenty-Seven – Staying Sane Around Her

Leandros’s POV

I was going through shit, trying to restrain myself around her. It was the toughest battle of my life to stay sane and protect her with everything I had. I couldn’t lose focus when there were unknown enemies lurking around.

Lyra made it even more difficult for me. I knew she was hurting from my rejection, but I couldn’t take advantage of her now. She was still underage, and I wasn’t a monster. How would I face her uncle and seek his permission, knowing I had taken undue advantage of her innocence?

I was a passionate wolf, and I had no way to console her without giving in to her seduction. It made her more determined. I knew her nature too well.

After her explosive kiss, I shifted and let a frustrated Leo take over. We ran around the vicinity of the trailer, all the while keeping an eye on my mate without her knowledge. The blizzard might have temporarily driven away the stalkers, and I was glad. But I knew it was momentary. We had to move away from here before they r