Lyle's POV
I lost count of how many days I've been cooped up in my room. I just wanted some time alone. My whole family was worried about me and they've been walking on eggshells everytime they go inside my room. My wolf was fighting me and begging for his mate. He almost won when I was asleep, but I woke up when I was halfway to the door.
I didn't tell my family yet, that Adrian's my mate. I wanted to tell them when I was ready, and right now, I am.
I got out of my room, and the light blinded me for a second. I missed the light and the ambiance of the house. I went down the stairs, carefull to not make a sound. I heard them talking as I arrived.
"I think we should go-"
"Mom." I called out to her and all of their heads snapped towards me. They immediately felt relieved and happy that
