Chapter 34

Maxwell POV

Our gazes meet, and her hands pick at the skin around her nails. I despise the action because I know she does it when she’s anxious.

“Yeah?”

A single tear rolls down her cheek. “D-don’t go,” she whispers tragically, and I sag in relief and torment all rolled into one. “I’m tired of feeling alone.”

My fingers itch to lean over and cuddle her. What I wouldn’t give to make her feel comfortable enough to hug me to prove to her all I want to give is affection and care. Nothing less.

“I’m not going anywhere,” I whisper back.

Laura’s lips quiver until she breaks down, sobbing into her hands uncontrollably. My heart moves to my throat, and my wolf screams at me to do something.

I step towards the bed and bend to the edge to not intimidate her.

“Laura.”

“I couldn’t make them go away.”

“Make what goes away?”

“The thoughts. They were everywhere. They were so loud.”

More tears sprout from her eyes as her breathing increases.

“Why didn’t you tell me, Laura? I would have been there for