Staying away

Nikolas places a kiss on my neck gently, caressing my flat stomach with his fingers

" I love you," he whispers.

His kisses are gentle and sweet, they feel so good but a shiver goes down my body as I remember how Mario violated me weeks ago, I can't do this I feel so dirty and unworthy. I push him away shaking my head. He frowns, coming close but I take steps away from him.

" Please don't," I breathe in and it hurts me so much, Nikolas is looking at me with longing in his eyes. I tug my hair in annoyance, why do I feel this way? I gaze at Nikolas again, his expression shows confusion and worry, he loves me and he wants to be with me but I just can't and I don't think I will be so I need to do what's best for him

" I want to leave," I blurt, I need some time away from them, I'm not in my right mind.

' No you're not!' chimes my wolf, gosh, she irritates me. She will hate me but I need to do this.

Nikolas' eyes are whether in shock or fear I don't know.

" Please... Ava... don't do this," h