Chapter 25: Moonstone.

Lucien's POV

I knew Aimee was worried about me because I could feel it. Our mate bond was making me feel her emotions, but I blocked mine from getting to her. If she did, it would be too much for her. I didn't want her to see me as weak.

I was trying to be the best and be strong before everyone, but right from the moment I was told of the assembling of the dark forces at the border. My PTSD has been getting the better of me, and I didn't want to show Aimee that part of me.

She was sweet and calm, and I wanted to be that way for her. I didn't want to be that emotionless person that people knew me for. I wanted to smile, talk more, and even laugh, but I could not. I fear what would happen if my emotions got in the way again.

I knew how many times I had successfully stopped Shadow from going on a rampage, and I also knew how many times I had failed. Emotions were my weak point. If I ever show too much of it, I lose myself. I lose my anchor to make myself sane, and most especially Shadow.