chapter 86

chapter 25. Confessions GRAYSON Finally, I thought in relief. Fucking. Finally. Belle was going to let me explain. I could fix this—I would fix this. “Thank you,” I said softly. I reached out and tucked a piece of stray hair behind her ear, seeing the way she had to resist her need to lean into my touch. “Thank you for affording me just a little of your trust. I know it’s hard, but it means the world to me.” She didn’t respond. She didn’t need to. I knew she still was hesitant and wary, but I also knew she wanted this all to be over just as much as I did. Even now, her body was gravitating toward me, so desperate for the comfort she knew her mate could give her. And I was desperate to deliver. Soon I would be able to. “Kyle is here because I betrayed you, and you need someone you trust with you for this conversation.” She glanced up at Kyle, who gave her a lopsided grin. “I’ll always be in your corner, Luna,” he said. Belle smiled weakly back at him, but I could