#Chapter 40 Bonds and Binds

Dominic Mira seemed distant as she prepared for dinner that night. After finding her on the doorstep with Lucian, I was careful not to pry into what they had been talking about. I was curious, of course, but I did not want to push her to open up to me. I had to work on patience, and allow her to talk to me when she is ready. It’s a strange feeling, when you notice yourself adjusting your behavior for the benefit of someone else. I wanted to change, to be better. For her. I held back a growl when she said she and Lucian spoke of “nothing much,” and then she went to her books. I gave her space, and tortured myself in my thoughts. Dinner with the Alpha family was arranged in honor of Lucian’s return. I was not looking forward to it. To be blunt, I do not like Lucian. I will protect him and honor him as a member of my Pack until the day that changes, but there is no love between us. Growing up together, Lucian had insisted on playing rivals instead of brothe