Chapter 56

Nora

My blood stilled at his words. I also felt uneasy about the serious edge his tone was laced with. What does he want to talk about? It can't be what I think it is, can it?

I tried to ease the tension in the air by chuckling, "Of course, have a seat," I patted the soft area beside me on the cushion I was seated on.

He hesitated for a moment as though he would prefer to talk while standing before he strode to it and sat at the far end.

I wondered why he was seated that far but quickly brushed that thought out of my mind. It was probably for the best as there was so much sexual tension between us, and I could feel it.

I waited for him to start talking, but it seemed as though he was still gathering his thoughts, so I cleared my throat and appreciated him for what he did earlier.

"Honestly, I do not know how to thank you, Frank, for the money you donated to the project I intend on starting for my pack."

He chuckled at that moment, an act that made my nerves relax a bit. I loved bein