Chapter 23

He cupped her cheek, holding her close. “If you wish to leave to join your pack, you may do so. They’ll take care of you by giving you a home.”

“Do you want me to go?” Only a minute ago he’d been telling her how much he loved her, and now he was telling her this. Christal felt torn in two on what to think.

Leon held her face, staring into her eyes. She saw the pain in his dark brown depths. “No, I don’t want you to go, but I don’t want you to feel forced to stay here. I love you, Christal. I want to mate with you. This is a choice you’re going to have to make.” He kissed her lips, pulling away. “The curry smells amazing. I need to run,” he said, turning toward the door.

Unable to stop him, she watched him tear his clothes off and change within the next second.

“He’s scared,” Dick said, bringing her attention back into the room.

“Scared? Scared of what?” She was confused, and she hated the feeling.

“Leon is outlawed, and he bought you. I know you didn’t h