Tristan Grayson
I stepped away from Stella, my thoughts swirling like a tempest.
Walking away after our brief exchange in the woods was a tough call. There was something about her, something that tugged at my heart and stirred deep emotions within me. The unspoken mate bond between us was undeniable, even though she might not have fully grasped it yet. It was a force that both thrilled and terrified me, a connection that I couldn't ignore.
Despite my inner battle, I wasn't repulsed by the idea. If anything, it only fueled my desire to know her better. It was a relief that she hadn't outright rejected me. Perhaps she sensed the bond too?
As much as I longed to claim her, to mark her as mine right then and there, I held back. Restraint was a lesson I had learned by paying a very steep
