#Chapter 112 - Not like this

Drake Sophie freezes like a deer in headlights, her gold-flecked eyes going wide. “What do you mean?” I can feel her unease as if it is my own, and I can imagine what she’s thinking. Before Bastien turned up, there were a few occasions when I thought Selene might have picked up on my feelings for her. Every time was a trial. The anxiety was excruciating, a sudden vulnerability so overpowering it made my knees go weak. Poor little mate, my wolf thinks fondly. She’s absolutely beside herself. I almost feel guilty, for while Sophie frets, I’m filled with assurance. I don’t have to worry about my love being returned this time; I know how deeply she cares. I know we are fated. I meant to give Sophie more time to recover from the turbulent events of last month. She clearly isn’t ready to reveal her feelings to me, but I’m starting to think giving her space is doing more harm than good. In a matter of weeks Sophie has gone from someone controlling her entire life, to complete