Chapter 100

XANDER

I don't want to believe what she is saying, for no other reason than it would be hard for me to keep the vow I made to myself about respecting her. Even when I wasn't sure she was pure, untouched, I still wanted to respect her.

But this, hearing her confirm her innocence to me, it's driving me mad. Of course, I have no reason to not believe her except for my own trust issues and paranoia, but I have taken a look at her and I've seen her naked—for a split second and it was enough to drive me mad with need—I don't know how she was able to stay away from men for eighteen years.

I know a lot of she-wolves save themselves for their mates, but many are getting reckless now. They believe, if the men get to do whatever they want before they settle with a family, why shouldn't they?

And for a man who has a healthy appetite, I don't see anything wrong with that.

The possessiveness running through my blood, the craziness a