Dana POV
"Are you sure that- "
"I'm sure, Dana," he interrupts, his tone leaving no room for doubt. We're alone in his chamber, the weight of the moment hanging heavy in the air.
I gulp nervously, my mind racing with thoughts and doubts. "I don't want Anna to know about this because she wouldn't approve of me following through with what the letter said..." I stumble over my words, feeling foolish and uncertain.
He gently grips my chin, his touch both reassuring and commanding. "Don't worry about it," he whispers, his voice a soothing balm to my frazzled nerves. "I'll handle it for you. I need to ensure that no one enters this pack other than its members," he assures me.
I close my eyes, the warmth of his hand against my skin comforting me in ways I hadn't expected. Despite
