8-Alexander POV
The longer we stayed near Hope, the worst Eros was. His constant whining and pacing was driving me nuts.
Just claim her already. His voice was like nails down a chalkboard, constantly testing my resolve to stick to the pact Regan and I had made to allow her the choice when she turned 18.
No. I won't take her choice away from her, no matter how much it will tear me apart if she doesn't choose us. She deserves the chance to decide who she wants to be with. Desperately trying to hold onto reason, I had to get away from her, or Eros might push me to make a decision that was irreversible. So, I volunteered to bring Brooke to Regan's pack-lands for her expertise on warlocks and witches.
The trip wasn't too long, but I spent the whole time thinking about how much I wanted t
