Chapter 34

Wade looks at me for answers. I can feel him struggling with the barrier, and I understand it. It can be taxing to have a barrier up all the time. I breathe out heavily and walk over to him. Offering him an encouraging smile, I reach out and cup his cheeks in my hands. The tingles hit me like a live wire, and I have to force my face to stay stoic. He is right. The bond is only getting stronger, more addictive. Even for me.

“No.” He says.

His eyes find mine as he reaches up and clasps my hand in his. Slowly, removing them from his cheeks, and stepping closer. His chest is flush to mine. He closes his eyes and breathes deeply. I can see disappointment in the lines of his weary face, but he says nothing.

“Alpha?” I question after a moment passes with no movement from either of us.

“I don’t need you to carry my weight for me, Ali.” He opens his eyes and I tilt my head, confused.

“I can take some of your exhaustion.” I try to explain.

“No. I don’t need