Erin’s POVI watched as Gavin left the hotel suite; he looked as if nothing had only moments ago. Meanwhile, I looked shameful.I was shameful.I almost made a terrible mistake; how was I going to explain any of this to Henry? I hated keeping things from him.I looked at the screen of my phone that has fallen to the ground and frowned as I saw there were 5 missed calls from Henry.My heart squeezed painfully in my chest; he must have been so worried about me since I left. I didn’t tell him where I was going other than to get some air.That was hours ago.It was so late now; he was most likely in bed.There were also a few missed texts from him as well.“Where did you go? We aren’t finished talking.” “Erin, come on. Come home… please?” “I’m sorry for raising my voice. Can’t we talk about this? Ignoring me isn’t the answer.” “Erin, I’m starting to worry. It’s been over an hour. Please come home!” “There was another murder. I need you to come home. I’m worried.” I fell back onto the
Erin’s POV“Can we talk about this another time,” I managed to ask, peering up at Henry who kept a serious look in his eyes. “I think we are both exhausted after today.”“I’m thinking straight, Erin. Why won’t you let me mark you? If you really loved me…”“We’ve already talked about this,” I say firmly, shaking my head. “I don’t want to be marked by anybody.”“Is it because of Gavin?”“No. It’s because of me,” I tell him. “I don’t know why we have to keep having the same conversation. I’m sick of having this conversation. Can’t you just let me be?”He looked taken aback by my small outburst; he stared around my face for a moment longer, disbelief lingering in his eyes.I sighed and placed my hand on his bicep once again.“I’m sorry, Henry,” I breathed. “But I need you to understand that I can’t be marked. Not right now. I need to just focus on myself and live a quiet life. I can’t do that if I’m wrapped up over somebody.”“You are wrapped up over Gavin,” Henry said, a frown decorating
Erin’s POV “Of course, not. Why would it make me jealous?” I asked, turning away from the television. “I’m going to get dressed for work.” Henry didn’t say anything, but I knew his eyes were on the back of my head, watching as I left the room. I couldn’t let what I saw on the television bother me. However, if anything, I felt incredibly foolish. I’d been blowing up his phone for days; I should have known he was with her. As I got dressed, I glanced at myself in the mirror and realized the marks he had left on my flesh the other day were gone; which came as a relief. Once I was dressed, I gave myself one last look before leaving for the day. I gave Henry a kiss on the cheek and told him I loved him as I did every day. Except for this time, he didn’t respond as he often did. I knew he was still upset about our argument; I wasn’t going to pry. I hated fighting with him though, and I hoped this fight wouldn’t last much longer. “That’s entirely up to you, my dear,” Emily breathed
Erin’s POV“What the fuck!” The man said again, trying to clean the hot coffee off his lap. I took a step away from him, crossing my arms over my chest.“It’s time for you to leave,” I ordered.“You bitch, get me another napkin and clean up your mess,” he growled at me.I went to say something in return, but another voice spoke before I had the chance.“I believe she just asked you to leave.”I turned around quickly and was shocked to see Gavin standing in front of me. My eyes widened and I was at a loss for words.How long had he been there? “A…Alpha Gavin?” The man stammered, staring up at Gavin who towered over him.Gavin’s eyes poured into the man, and they darkened; the man was hooked in a trance by Gavin and he was unable to look away. I realized that nobody was paying attention to what was happening in our corner, and I couldn’t help but wonder if that was because Gavin had done something to them as well.The man finally breaks his eyes from Gavin and bows to me.“I’m so sorry
Gavin’s POV“Alpha, is it really necessary to return to the restaurant? You’ve been doing so well these last few days staying away,” Beta Seth asked as they neared the restaurant.“I need to speak with her,” was all Gavin managed to say.He’s hated not being able to speak with Erin these last few days. He’s been so wrapped up in his work that he’s hardly had time to think about anything else.“What about Miss Susanna? How would she feel about any of this?”“There isn’t anything between Susanna and me,” Gavin said to his Beta. “I don’t wish to be with Susanna. It’s Erin I want, and I need her to know this.”Seth knew better than to argue with Gavin, so he remained quiet the rest of the drive. As soon as they pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant, Gavin could smell Erin’s scent and it was glorious. His wolf was nearly ripping from his flesh, trying to get to Erin as quickly as he could.However, he could feel that Erin was also in distress.Something was wrong.They quickly park
Erin’s POV “I need to go home,” I say, breaking the embrace from Gavin. “Henry will be wondering where I am…” “Will you tell him about us?” He finally asked the question that’s been lingering in his mind. I lowered my gaze to the ground. “There’s nothing to tell him…” “Why do you keep denying me?” Gavin asked, cupping my chin under the palm of his hand, and bringing my gaze to his. “Why won’t you admit that…” “Admit what? That I love you? You know why…” I say to him, pulling away. “I need to go. I’m sorry if this isn’t the response you wanted. But it’s all I can give you for right now.” His hand fell to his side, and I could see the sadness in his eyes; it broke my heart to see him like this. I wanted to run back into his arms and embrace him, but I refrained from doing so. I thought he would argue with me, but he watched as I got into my car. I sat in my car for a moment before driving away; maybe there was a part of me that hoped that he would stop me. But he didn’t. He watc
Henry’s POV Henry’s heart shattered at the sight of Erin and Gavin kissing in the middle of the parking lot at the restaurant. He knew how Erin felt for Gavin and he knew there was still something going on between them. But seeing it was different than suspecting it. Now he knew for certain that Erin hasn’t been truthful with him when she says that it was only one time and that it didn’t mean anything. Her body was wrapped in his broad and tight embrace. She looked comfortable; like they have done this a thousand times before. His heart ached. There was a part of him that wanted to clear his throat loudly and make himself known to them. They had yet to notice him, so seeing their faces when he makes himself known, might be humorous in a dark and twisted kind of way. But there was another part of him that was telling him to just leave. That was part of him he listened to. He said nothing as he turned away from them and went back into his car. He didn’t leave right away though;
Erin’s POVWhen I woke up the next morning, I didn’t like the way I felt.My heart ached terribly.I shouldn’t have left things off with Gavin the way I have.Having that dream last night really messed with my mind.I looked over at my phone that sat on my bedside table, and I saw that there were no missed calls or texts. He must have been so upset with me.I couldn’t imagine what was running through his mind.I ignored the nagging feeling in my chest and made my way out of bed, grabbing my robe that hung on the wall nearby my bed. wrapping it around my body I made my way out of the room and into the living room.Henry wasn’t home.I frowned and glanced around the seemingly untouched room.Where was he? I thought about calling him, but then I thought against it.He probably didn’t want to hear from me anyways. I decided to make something quick for breakfast; I had some time before I needed to be at work.I grabbed a frosted pop tart out of the cabinet and placed it in the toaster.It