"I just need some time away from you, and everything that comes with you. I think Lucas and I will find a place near the school so that- " "No!" he interrupted me. "No, don't leave me, Adira," he begged. He cupped my face, shaking his head. "I love you so much, I wouldn't survive without you, please. You're everything to me," he was distraught now, saying words of promises. "I'll do anything you want of me except that. If I let go, you won't come back, I just know it," he cried, "Adira, understand that you own me," he pulled me in a long tight embrace and I allowed myself two seconds of pleasure. My wolf was excited that she was close to her mate. "I just need some time to think and regain my trust in you because I don't know how to be with you right now," "Don't leave the