CHAPTER 46

KRISTINA'S POV

I think I've had enough fear for a lifetime already. Besides, I'd like nothing more than to escape from this place. I hate how everything here reminds me of him, and every second that we spend together makes it worse. I know it's irrational, especially considering that we were intimate once. But my mind won't leave him, no matter how hard I try to block him out.

Carl studies me for a few minutes, his dark eyes piercing into mine. Then he sighs deeply.

"Fine then. If you're sure."

"Yes. Thank you."

"Don't thank me yet," he says as he walks away. "We still have to meet with the pack leaders and discuss your new responsibilities."

"O–okay."

"And you need to change your clothes. Don't forget that."

"Right. The meeting first, after I change," I say, feeling slightly annoyed.

"Of course," he agrees as he turns around, giving me one last look before heading out to wherever he goes when he leaves my room.

He doesn't bother changing before leaving. He must be really eage