Chapter 159

Jessa’s POV

I nod my head as he dries my tears.

I step over to Cole and touch his face. He startles badly but apologizes almost as quickly.

“You need to hang in there, Cole. I never thought I’d get a mate, but you have proven me wrong. I would like to get to know you, though, before I accept or reject the bond. I hope you can understand that. I’ve had a lot of bad encounters with alphas in the past. The few that I’ve worked with here have been the kindest.”

He opens his eyes, looking at me sideways as I stroke his cheek.

“I’m sorry I’m not the strong wolf I wanted to be when I met you, but I have been looking for you. I want you. No matter how much I don’t deserve you, I do want you. May I touch you?”