Chapter 59

Roxanne's POV:

I held onto Garren as if my life depended on it. I was scared of letting go, and my wolf felt the same way.

He was about to shift when I tightened my grip.

"Roxanne," he called in a low, husky voice.

"No," I whispered, shaking my head.

I wasn't going to move, no!

He sighed, then stood up with me in his arms.

"I'm not going anywhere without you," he said as he walked to my bed and sat down with me on his lap.

I looked at him seriously, then moved my hands to his wet cheeks.

"You promise?" I asked softly.

"I promise, I will never leave you," he answered in a cracked voice, then raised his hands and grabbed mine in his.

"Roxanne, I don't know where to begin to apologize. But even if it takes me years, I will..."

"It's okay," I answered seriously.

He frowned deeply, then let go of my hands.

"Roxanne, I did all those horrible things to you. How could it be okay?" he asked in a cracked voice as tears filled his eyes.

Because I understood it wasn't him who wante