Azalea
I knew I had to tell him. Gwen finding out about us was not what I wanted to happen. Her words shook me to the core. It was physically hurting me to think about Liam rejecting me as his mate. Before I could think about it, I let the words fall out of my mouth.
“Liam, I am scared. I don’t want to lose you. I have never felt like this, and that scares me too. But when you’re with me, I am okay. I feel warm inside and safe,” I said.
He stiffened around me. Then he tightened his grip on me, and I buried myself even deeper into his embrace. He nuzzled the top of my head, and I inhaled deeply, basking in his calming scent.
“You won’t lose me, Azalea. We will figure this out,” he said calmly.
We stood there embracing each other for what felt like ages. Finally, I pulled away from h
