Chapter 26 - Just Throw me in the Trunk and Drive

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As soon as I opened my mouth, I knew I had made a mistake. Like a bucket of cold water her pretty lips tightened in hesitation. I cursed my wolf, I’d scratched the itch, so to speak so why was I trying to take more? I should have just played it cool and assumed our paths could come together again for a repeat encounter.

So I’d bailed, and now my paws pounded through across the town square. A sickening sense of déjà vu accompanied me as I weaved through houses, heading to the forest. I was a lot faster on four paws compared to eight-year-old legs.

My wolf howled at her coldness. What did Selene find so wrong with me? Was it the casino, the playboy thing? She hides away from finding a mate, not a problem. I don't want one either. This is what you get for almost letting your guard down.

Yes, I’m very angry right now. Fighting rejection as well the memories of the past.

Finally darting into the pine trees, trying to outrun a million different emotions. I h