Chapter 283: STRENGTH IN VULNERABILITY

Edeline   He is the first wolf I have really connected with, the first I have clicked with—just a friendship, but it felt so genuine. And now he just dumps me. I could feel those feelings of rejection buzzing around inside me, making me feel exposed.   Standing there in the hallway, staring at Conor’s bedroom door, something clicked.   I always thought I was pretty tough, you know? I thought I had come a long way. Conor made me stronger. He was the one who gave my shoulders a little shake, telling me to step it up and improve myself.   So, I did it.   Totally, I did it for myself, but also because it filled him with pride.   But I have not really been looking out for myself this whole time. I have been depending on guys, counting on them to help me out.   First up was Darius. I never even realized he had feelings for me, but he helped me shake off the funk I was in about Percival.   Then there was my brother. I relied on him for a bit—keeping it short.   And then we had Percival. I gra