Kieran's POV
"You didn't even care to ask my opinion, because obviously, it doesn't matter to you, does it?"
"You know what? I'm done. I'm done entertaining you Lycans. I've made my peace with everything you've cost me, and all of you should just leave me the hell alone!"
Her words had cut deep. sharper than any blade I'd taken to the ribs in battle
That wasn't the truth. Not even close.
As Lorraine turned to leave, I moved instinctively, stepping into her path. The moon light slanted through the canopy above us, dappling her face, her hair, and the anger in her eyes. My jaw tightened as I tried to speak, tried to make her see that she was wrong about me.
"It's not that I don't care about what you think, or what you have to say," I said, my voice low but urgent. "I care more than you'll ever believe. I just..." I hesitated, the words heavy in my mouth, "...I just want you to be safe."
