FIFTY FOUR

Chapter 54

Orion's POV

I rolled over on my side and stretched my sore limbs. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted Ciara sleeping peacefully on the bed and paused to look at her, my fingers itching to touch her.

I swallowed back the urge and clasped my hands tightly at my side as I made my way to the bathroom.

Things had been strained since we came home from California, and it was all my fault.

She was so innocent in all of this, and I was the idiot who couldn’t seem to get over my ex. I didn’t know why, but each day that passed, I found myself thinking about Sophie more and more.

My wolf wasn’t in agreement—after all, Ciara was our mate—but I just couldn’t shake off the feeling that I would be making a mistake if I didn’t at least consider my feelings for Sophie.

Letting out a deep sigh, I washed my face and then wiped it with a towel. When I walked back into the room, Ciara was still sleeping peacefully.

I smiled, taking some time to admire her rare beauty. God, I was the most stu