45

JUSTIN

It didn't matter to me that she hated me. I knew she would heal eventually but she just needed time, something I had more than enough to give.

I kept my distance from her all morning. It was torture not to be with her as I wanted but it had to be done. I knew her well enough to know that she would get spooked if I pressed on too hard and if she hated me now, I shudder to think what she would think of me if I pressured her.

During her first place, I checked on her through the door and saw her deep in a conversation with a male wolf I didn't recognize. A frown marred my forehead, pissed that someone was already capturing her attention when that was what I was till working on.

If looks could kill, I'm sure the boy next to her would have been dead and buried but before I could act on my feelings, I heard Jonah's voice behind me.

“You're a professional stalker now?” He was directly behind me and could see that I had been watching her. I rolled my eyes even though I knew he could