Annabel’s Pov
"Me... I am someone special to you?" I asked, my voice filled with a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
Thomas nodded a warm smile on his face. "Yes, Annabel. You're more than just my Beta. I want to start something new with you."
His words hung in the air, and for a moment, I felt a flutter of hope and anticipation. But then reality crashed back in, and I couldn't help but hesitate. "Thomas, I appreciate what you're saying, but it just doesn't feel real."
With those words, I turned to leave. I needed some space to clear my thoughts, to understand the whirlwind of emotions that had stirred within me. The connection between us had grown strong, but it was still too fresh, too fragile to fully embrace.
As I walked away, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment in m
