23. Kaden

We're taking the long way because Leander decided we needed to spend more hours than necessary on the road. I could stop her and direct her to the right route that would ensure we're back before the end of the day but I'm still waiting for her to say something. Just so you know, I didn't intend on telling her I was a Lycan. Truth be told, I don't know why I did it. Whenever I'm around her, I seem to lose control over myself. I was eager to see her reaction. But to my chagrin, Sophia hasn't said anything since I told her what I was. It's been an hour and I want to shake words out of her.

Is she afraid of me too?

Will she leave as the others did?

What is going on in that head of hers?

For the first time since she came back, I want her to tell me what she thinks without holding back. I want to hear her say she doesn't care what I am. That she won't run away from me again. I want her to not be afraid of me the way other people were...are. That night changed everything. I went from be