KATE
“I can’t do this, Luca… I’m so sorry,” I repeated the words again when my first attempt was met with no response, and this time, it seemed to register with him, for he closed the distance between us, suddenly frantic.
“Look, Kate, I know how intimidating the thought of being with me can be, especially after everything you’ve gone through at the hands of the Pack, but I assure you, Kate… this time, things will be different. You have my word,”
But I shook my head sadly, “It’s not about any of that, Luca… I really don’t care what the Pack thinks of me anymore,” Well, that was true, but only to an extent,
“I just can’t do this; I don’t want to go into a relationship with you. I’m so sorry.”
Luca stood there staring at me, his face clouded in anguish and so much confusion.
“Why, K
