The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 32

Ryan’s POV

Alyson still slept beside me; her beautiful face was peaceful in the morning light. I dared not wake her. I knew that she wanted to come with me, but it would be far too dangerous. It was possible that Jacob would send wolves to intercept and kill me before I arrived. I would have to travel quickly and carefully, and it was better if I were alone.

I could not risk anything happening to her, I could not bear it. I was touched when she opened up last night, even though she didn’t tell me any specific people, I knew that if I were to gain power in Crowalt, I could help her with her revenge. It was important.

ttled, she would agree to be my mate. Maybe she could smell it a

and she would not be.

again, but at least she would be safer, and maybe I could make her see reason this time. We had connected last night, I felt surer about that.

d Michael to meet me there. I wanted some support, and who better

’t going to have him meet me there.

es and grunts before I knocked again.

or swung open, and Dylan wearing

s eyes.

k to you.”

es and yawned. “Are you ab

it in. I didn’t hate the man, but we both knew I was not a fan of his presence.

a shirt at least.”

on the horizon.

u’ve asked me for this sunrise.”

.”

on’s laughter, and my jealousy. I did not find Dylan funny, but she seemed to. I hated it. At the same time, I didn’t really smell any indication that she liked him more than as a friend. All her more seductive glan

er houses, stepping casually through the dark forest. Crickets chirped around us, my

h me.” I said.

n said.

e. I’ve seen visions of her being tortured, and I worry that might be her future. I need to protect her. I can’t allow that for her.”

ing to her?”

eet me, and besides, Alyson likes you better, I think she might listen to you, or at least that you could persuade he

ng,” He agreed.

by her.”

u in that dreamy way she is always looking for the door, and hoping you come back. I can’t compete with that.”

t they wouldn’t betray me, and this solidified it. If I still had life in my veins, I wanted to spend all my days with that she-wolf. I was poisoned with her; I could never forget her. But she needed to be safe.

to die.”

y?” I asked. “Make sure that she doesn’t follow me.”

don’t want that responsibility. I will do this, but you have to talk to her first. I don’t want to break the bad news and then try to persuade her; you know how that would look.”

good point. “You’re a good man.” I said.

.”

y obnoxious wolf also had a portion of him that was so h

xactly how I will prevent

ybe distract her with more of the herb business t

ident that he’d be fine.

g really happy with you. But only if I die.” I threw in warning at the end.

en he said, “I would never wish her that heartbreak, but I would be honored. I promise that, if need be, I will take care of her.”