“I changed my flight to tomorrow,” I admit.
“Change it back.Or better yet, cancel it altogether.”
“Christian, I know you’re sure about us, but I’m not.”
“I will do anything in my power to prove myself to you,” he vows.
I want to believe him.I’m tired of fighting this thing between us.I’m sick of being alone and distrustful of people.Christian has been so perfect, so honest and good to me.I need to give him a chance.I owe it to both of us.
I nod and grab my phone.As he watches, I change my flight.I’ll give him until the end of my planned vacation.Then I’ll make a decision.
I only hope I don’t lose my heart in the process.
TEN
Christian
The lackof sleep over the last few days must catch up with me, because when I wake up the next day, it’s already after four pm.
Granted, Quinn and I stayed up most of the night talking and getting to know each other better.She told me about her parents, two people I now despise and never want to meet.She told me how lonely her childhood was, how she struggled to be perfect, and was let down when they didn’t pay her any attention.
We talked about my family, about my becoming a doctor, and how I came to live in Night Grove Falls.I told her about the cult that moved in north of us a few months ago and our struggles with them.
Then we talked about the future.I know she’s still struggling to decide if she wants to go back to New York, stay here in Night Grove Falls, or start over somewhere new.I promised her I’d follow her anywhere, and I could tell that she was starting to believe me.
She’d been let down so much in her life, and I vowed to myself that she would never be disappointed again.
When we finally fell asleep, the sun was starting to rise.We were both exhausted, but I still hated to close my eyes.I didn’t want to waste a second of my time with my mate.I wanted to know everything about her.Needed to know so I could keep her happy.
I stretch in bed and take a deep breath.
Mate, mate, mate,my wolf chants.
It takes me a second to figure out what’s different today.
Then it hits me.
Tonight is the full moon.I’m feeling the mating heat.
Fuck, it’s so strong already,I think.
My wolf licks his lips.Claim her!
I roll onto my side and search the room for my Quinn.She’s curled up in bed next to me, still fast asleep.I know she’s still a bit sore and tired from her injury.Sleep is good for her, so I let her rest as I slowly crawl out of bed.
My wolf is like a caged beast inside me, pacing as I go to the bathroom and order us room service.He doesn’t take his eyes off our mate.Neither do I.
I know I’ve already marked her, but I need to be with her fully.But I doubt she’s ready for that.My wolf and I can only think about being with Quinn as we sit in the chair near the bed and get to work.
I place an ad for help at the clinic before tidying the room.My phone buzzes, and I step into the bathroom to talk to Abe.
“Hey,” he grunts.
“Hey, man.What’s up?”
“Just checking in.Are you and your mate still at the clinic?”
“No, we’re at her hotel.Why?Did something happen?”I ask urgently.
