13 And The Awkwardness Sets In

Emily,

I spent the night thinking if I had made a mistake. I would lie if I said I wasn't attracted to Kane, but I knew it was too soon, and I believed I had more significant issues than getting cosy with the Alpha.

Nia did not let me rest either. It was as if we agreed when I told Kane I did not want to sleep alone, and I reneged. I meant it, but I would be foolish to jump into bed with a man I barely knew. Although his touch was electrifying, and Jake never touched me like that, I needed to be careful and put my people's needs above mine.

Lying awake, I scolded myself for my lack of self-control, realising that it had complicated things. I should have ended it before it became as serious as it did. In those moments, I knew that if he had made a move, I might have succumbed to it because my body craved comfort. But at what cost?

Now, I found myself contemplating how my future days in the Shadow Moon pack would unfold. There was no doubt that things would be awkward between Kane an