Chapter 107

Laura POV

He chews on the inside of his lip for a moment. “I didn’t want to. I tried so hard not to so I could give you the privacy you deserved. But other times, I couldn’t control it. That’s why I taught you your mental defenses as soon as I could.

I wanted to earn your trust authentically.”

“Yeah, I think I have the hang of it now.”

Maxwell eyes me for a moment, and his expression softens.

“This past year has been very bitter-sweet,” I exhale and lower my sandwich. “It’s been high and low continuously.

I still don’t feel one hundred percent right from when I woke up from my coma. But things are finally going in the right direction. I’m trusting the universe to guide me to what is meant for me.”

His hand slides over the blanket, and he takes my fingers once more, kissing over my wrist and knuckles until it tickles. “You are destined for great things.”

“Let’s hope.” I laugh hesitantly. “Your pack is lucky to have an Alpha so caring for each and every one of them and their wellbeing