Chapter 39

I set my pen down and quietly looked at Oliver, my heart pounding. He was right beside me, those stunning blue eyes wrapping around me like waves, soft and steady. “Luna, I’ll take the contract back to the pack,” David suddenly said. He stood up, gave us a respectful nod, then left the room without another word. Clearly, he wanted to give us some privacy. Oliver leaned in a little closer. “Hey love, what’s bothering you?” He picked up on my uneasiness, the fear I was trying to hide. Everything felt too surreal. Even though I’d been marked and everyone called me Luna, deep inside, the fear hadn’t left me. “It’s nothing.” “Really? Nothing at all?” “Just something small, Oliver. I just… feel weird about things.” I slowly pulled my hand out of his. And just as I shut my eyes, his fingers brushed gently over my arm. His voice came low and calm, “I get it. You’re scared I’ll leave.” “But I won’t. Ella, I’ve got you. I’m not letting go.” I opened my eyes and saw him reaching out, wrapping my