Chapter 110

Levi

For some reason, the moment those words leave Lauren’s lips, I just freeze, not knowing what to do. I look at her intently as she moves on top of me, but all my feelings just start to leave my body.

I don’t know why I feel this way. I don’t what’s making me feel this way. All I know is that something is off and I don’t want to mark her or mate her.

“Lauren,” I start to say, gently lifting her off me and setting her down. “Lauren, I can’t do that.”

She stops. “What? Why? You obviously want me.”

“Well, yeah.” With a hot face, I zip up and hand her her shirt, putting it on her to cover her up. “I do want you, and I like you a lot. You’re a wonderful woman and you’re lovable. You’re amazing. It’s just that things are going too fast and I want to know you first. I want to do this right.”

I expect her to get mad but she just laughs it off and secures her clothes into place. “Oh, Levi. Thank you. That’s very sweet. I guess I did get carried away too. I really do like you and I think you