Chapter 22

Shit!

No one was supposed to come inside now. I was too ashamed to face anyone. I had thought I would be able to escape to my room. I looked around, the room, trying to come up with something. I wasn't ready to face Richard at all.

In my blind panic, I stumbled on my toes as I rushed to hide inside his closet. I held my breath as I heard his feet stomp inside. "Isabelle?" He called out, his feet moving rapidly to where I was. "There is no need to hide from me, little mate. You seem to forget that your mate is an Alpha and he can already smell you."

Damn him and his stupid werewolf genes. "I'm coming," I replied from inside, trying to busy myself with something so it wouldn't feel as if I was hiding from him. I smoothed the clothes I had on and arranged my hair.

You can't hide here forever Bella; you have to face him.

I know, Kiayra, I know. But why is she so wise? She is right, though. I can't continue hiding here.

Garnering courage, I turned the door knob and came out, standin