Alexa’s POV I did it. I was finally free of my parents and that pack. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Julian. He was with me the whole time. He even held me as I cried on the way home and he woke me up when I had a nightmare on the way there and made me feel better. I know I told him I just wanted s*x, but this was starting to feel like a relationship. He was taking care of me. I was going to have to put some distance between us. I do not want to open my heart up to anyone. I did that once and it hurt like hell when it was ripped away. “Jade, are you doing ok?” “Yes, I am glad that is done with. This pain in our chest will go away when you pledge your loyalty to Julian and his pack.” “I know, I just needed a few minutes alone. I also want to call Sloane. I need