Chapter 96

Serena POV

That statement sure did snap him out of his mystery. His eyes slightly widened as his eyes returned to my face.

“Say what?” He asked.

“Listen.. I know what’s eating you up this much.” I slowly caressed his cheek. “I know you’re torn between the decision to stay by my side and the consequences you might face if you leave your gang. I want to be there with you tonight and be your source of strength as you tell them you’ve made up your mind.”

For a while, he didn’t talk but just stared at me in disbelief before finally stepping out of my reach.

“No.” He shook his head gravely. “I can’t endanger you that way.”

“Myles.. we are talking about your men. What harm will they cause?”

“You really don’t understand what you’re trying to walk into.” He said firmly. “Some of them were at the house here earlier, and you should have seen how violent they were becoming. No. I won’t thrust you into a den of wolves.”

I smiled and stepped