Chapter 67

Ashton

My heart melts when I wake up and find Lara sleeping on my back in her human form, nestled into my fur. Her breathing is slow, and I decide not to move since I don’t want to wake her.

Geez, am I falling in love already?

We haven’t spent much time together, but the mate bond is sizzling hot, and I know I will eventually grow addicted to this woman. Never in a billion years did I think a woman like Lara could make me soft and affectionate, but with her by my side, I’m reverting back to the kind man I was before my father shaped me into the cruel Alpha he thought I needed to be. And I don’t hate it.

I’m tired of my cold and intimidating facade when, in reality, I know that I can be...kind. Or maybe it’s too late for me? I’ve made so many mistakes—terrible ones, like choosing abortion and rejecting my first mate. But maybe there are second chances given to everyone?

I believe I can be good. I just need a little help...I think?

Okay, I don’t know if I can be a better man yet. For no