His wolf rarely butted into his daily life. He was surprised that it came out to give him explanations.
So he can't blame it on the mate bond? Laurel looked pretty, though.
"Let's go." Darius raised his hand for her to hold.
Laurel took a step and paused. She didn't expect the Alpha to extend his hand toward her. She stared at it for a second, hesitating if she should be bold enough to hold it.
He claimed to be her mate.
It was completely normal for him to do so.
"Come on, don't be shy!" Scarlett took her arm and placed her thin wrist on Darius' open palm.
His fingers immediately closed around the wrist and gave a gentle tug, pulling her towards his body.
Laurel was inexplicably so close to him that she could feel the temperature of his skin. The blush on her face was yet to reside
