#Chapter 253 – Isabel is Claimed

James At first James thought he misheard her. Then he thought he misunderstood. But there could be no doubt now – not the way Isabel was looking at him, with big eyes full of hope, anticipation, and just a little fear. Hearing the guarded she-wolf profess her love sent his heart soaring, until it was pounding violently against his ribcage as it accelerated to a gallop. Isabel’s skin was flushed bright pink, and she couldn’t truly look him in the eye. Her gaze kept flitting up and down, almost as if she thought James might reject her. It was adorable and infuriating all at once. Didn’t she realize how crazy he was about her? At the same time, he didn’t want to push her past her limits. It was one thing to think she was ready, and another to truly take such a momentous step. James tangled one large hand in Isabel’s hair, tugging her face up to his, “Did you think I would refuse you, sweetheart?” He inquired, stroking her sharp jaw with the pad of his thumb. “Surely you realize how