#Chapter181I held my hand out in front of me, "take my hand," I whispered.2He gently placed his hand in mine, and I sighed as the tingles erupted through my arm. My body buzzed with pleasure; this is a feeling I can't deny."I lost myself in my head, and I let the negative thoughts take over," I whispered, "I'm sorry for everything I said." I sighed."But... I do want you, Leon." I breathed, "more than anything," I whimpered.1He gripped my hand and tugged me towards him. "I'm in love with you, Ayla. It may be too soon, but fuck, you've consumed me." He sighed.I slammed my lips against his and moaned as he fisted his hand through my hair. He held my head in place as he deepened the kiss. He loves me... I can feel it as he pours everything into this kiss.I'm falling for him; I'm just not there yet. It's like we're reading the same book... He's just a Chapter ahead.I rubbed my hands over his shoulders and chest, stopping at the top of his shirt. I grasped his collar and t

#Chapter183"Are you sore? Are you ok? Did the mark take on me?" Leon rambled as we were cuddled together on the bed. I giggled and beamed up at him.I opened my mind link for the first time in ages, "can you hear me?" I concentrated on Leon. I watched as his eyes brightened, and a huge smile appeared on his face."I love you, beautiful." He answered through the link, gazing down at me.I sighed at his voice in my head. Athena purred and seemed settled too. Completing the bond has made me feel at ease; all the negative thoughts are dulled out by Leon constantly projecting his thoughts and feelings into me.′We got lucky, Ayla.′ Athena sighed."Has your wolf come back fully?" I questioned, peering up at him again.He beamed at me. "He has. He wants to meet you." He replied, smiling."I'd love to meet him. We can go for a run together; I bet he's dying to be let out." I giggled."Right now... He's dying to get his paws on you." He smirked as he rolled me over onto my back."L

#Chapter185Leon's POVI stood outside of the lockup where the rogue was being held. I tried reining my anger in a little... I wanted to question him, not just go straight in there and tear his head off.I left Ayla with my parents and Lila. My parents were so welcoming to Ayla; I knew they would be. Ayla was nervous that they wouldn't accept her, but her worries were put to bed when my mum gave her a heartwarming smile.I took a deep breath. I needed answers that I could give the pack before I can go back to my family.As I pulled open the door, Cory appeared. He had a sheepish look on his face. I raised my brow at him. "He's not talking..." He mumbled.I wrapped my arm around his neck and pulled him into me. "I'm so sorry I wasn't here," I whispered. The guilt of being away when the pack needed me the most is eating away at me.1"There was nothing anyone could have done," He whimpered, "I saw them do it... We were so close," he cried as his body shook.2I pulled him out of

#Chapter187I can't sit still. I can feel Leon's emotions going haywire. One second, he's sad, he's angry... Now he's worried. My eyes are constantly fixated on the door waiting for him to walk through."Leon will be fine," Ruby, his mom, reassured me from across from the kitchen table. It was nice of her, but it didn't work.I sighed and nodded. "Caleb wouldn't be happy we haven't given you a proper welcoming," she tittered.I shook my head. "Nonsense." I swished my hand through the air. "The pack need to grieve." I comforted.She smiled and touched my hand on the table. "I'm so glad he has you." She commented."I'm lucky to have him," I returned, squeezing her hand."Where's Lila?" Leon questioned through the link causing me to jump. It's been so long since I've had voices randomly popping up in my mind. His voice was cold and distant, and I shivered."She's asleep upstairs," I replied in a whisper. He was making me nervous.The door in the kitchen opened. I felt a smile c

#Chapter189Carson and Addison stood at the front of the clearing. Leon offered everyone to lead the funeral, but only Carson and Addison said they would. Cory, Dominic's older brother, was sat at the front with his mate, Millie and their three kids. Addison's mate sat with their kids; his eyes were glued on Addison. Rhydian was holding onto Amaris as her body shook. I embraced Lillian as she cried on my shoulder. My heart broke for them all.At the far right side of the clearing, I could see an older man watching. I didn't know him, but he looked like an older version of Carson. I guess that's his dad.Carson cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention. He took a deep breath and looked like he was about to burst into tears. He let out a shaky breath before speaking."Caleb looked after me for most of my younger life. I'm going to miss him every single day. He wasn't just my brother... He was my twin, the other half of me. I love you, Cal, forever." Carson took a long, unste