34- Crumbs and compromise

I immediately feel guilty.

“Sorry, I know my eyes make people feel awkward, I shouldn't have asked I-” he stops me.

“Miss Gale, I submitted. I wasn't uncomfortable. You're just more dominant than I am. Alpha Kane must be correct about you. At the very least you're more dominant than I am.” he explains. I frown.

“I don't know, I'm not even a Shifter. This doesn't make any sense to me.” Shaun shrugs.

“It makes sense to me. It explains how you talk back to the Alpha the way you do. I could never manage it. Not unless he allowed me to.”

“Which really ruins the whole point of talking back.” I comment. Shaun shrugs. I feel awkward again, I don't want to participate in another conversation about my interactions with Bellamy. I decide to avoid further conversation by heading back inside. I grab the empty plate from the windowsill where Shaun placed it.

“Well, thanks for your help. I should put this inside and attempt to get some sleep...” I trail off when I realise that Shaun isn't actually l