“As your chosen mate. I was even learning all that werewolf s**t because of you — reading those dumb books, watching those stupid documentaries at 3 a.m., trying to understand your world so I could be good enough. I took your virginity, Luna. I was gentle. I held you after. I told you I loved you even when you were too scared to say it back. Why would you do this to me? Why!”
His voice cracked on the last word, tears finally spilling over, sliding down his flushed cheeks. He didn’t wipe them away. Just let them fall like he wanted me to see every single one.
Then something ugly twisted across his face. He laughed again, short and cruel, stepping back like he couldn’t stand to be near me anymore.
“But it’s all good. It’s fine.” He wiped his nose with the back of his hand, eyes narrowing
