Chapter 41. On Edge

Stefan

I stay watching them, feeling uneasy about how close they are to him, even though I know it's wrong. However, I still don't like it.

Ghost doesn't help with the constant chanting of 'Mate' when he sees Harlyn wrapped around a guy, so I push him back, as the last thing I need is Ghost reacting.

I waited, but she seemed too in her world to realise I was here and speaking to her. That she just left me and didn't even say goodbye.

Maybe this is a good thing. Harlyn won't leave now, right? I mean, surely, if he's here, she will agree to stay a few more days. Then, I can figure out how to fix this and tell her everything.

I watch as Harlyn steps back, tears rolling down her cheeks as the pups stay in his arms. This just reminds me of how much I fucked everything up.

Sighing, I wait and watch as he places down the pups. My body runs cold. I hear Ghost growl, and I step back. No. My head shakes. She can'