Laurel took one step back when he stepped forward. Darius scoffed. Using the advantage of his long legs, he caught Laurel before she had the chance to move again.
Laurel's arm was grabbed, and she was forced to look up and say, "Alpha."
"I don't get one thing. Explain it to me." Darius mumbled to her face. His hot breath sprayed over her face, flushing it hot red. "Even if all this was a misunderstanding, anyone else in your place would hop at the opportunity to be with me. Why are you so opposed to it? Do you find me disgusting? Too beastly, as everyone else says? Is that why?"
Laurel shook her head so fast that she was afraid he'd misunderstand.
"N-No! Not at all! I don't believe what they say! You are a very good person. It has nothing to do with you. It's me. I am not worth it. I h
