Chapter 84

Nathan’s POV I pulled back to look at Kyra's face, my heart pounding. I made myself move away from her, even though everything in me screamed to stay close. If it was just about me, I would have continued kissing her until I couldn't breathe. If it was just about me, I would seize this moment to beg for another chance to make things right. But nothing about this was simple, not after everything she'd been through. Her father was the first man she trusted, and he hurt her. Then I betrayed her. Even Kieran Carver, whom she fell for, lied and wounded her deeply. Kyra's scent,that sweet orange blossom smell, was messing with my head, making Alaric howl inside me. My wolf was desperate to get back to his mate and protect the pup. But I couldn't let my wolf instincts control me. Kyra has carried these wounds for so long. Taking advantage of her vulnerability now would make me no better than the others who had hurt her. How could I force her to love me again? What kind of Alpha would I be? "I