Kylie POV
I was taken aback when Coral reached out to me after our kiss.
The pain inflicted by the man I had complete trust in left me so scarred that every time Alpha Logan tried to open up to me, I recoiled. I didn’t want to even consider the possibility of being interested in someone romantically. Graham had broken my heart into so many pieces that it would take time to heal up. My mind was a mess.
I was drawn to Alpha Logan, but when he came near, my past relationship trauma reminded me to be cautious and made me step back.
Taking a ragged breath, I looked at him. He clenched his fists on the side as if hating that I stepped away from him. The intensity and raw desire in his eyes were just as strong as when I first saw him. Out of nowhere, I started finding the idea of getting involved with him tempting.
“Alpha Logan,” she said. “I’m sorry, but I need time to mend my heart. I don’t want to be claimed by anyone right now.”
He stabbed his fingers in his hair. “Look, I told you that you can take your time. We have signed the contract and so we have one year with us. How about we just start getting to know each other? It is important for you to open up your feelings for us to stay together, right?”
Lowering my head, I nodded. Now that I was bound by the contract, I had to open up to him. “I’ll try, Alpha Logan, but please be patient with me.”
“Absolutely,” he replied, taking a step closer to me, but not touching me. “I can wait for as long as you want.” Why did it seem like he was lying? Why did he look like he was having a hard time holding himself around me?
Nevertheless, his assurance meant a great deal to me. Most Alphas were not so patient. They just claimed their Lunas even if the Lunas weren’t ready. Yet, Alpha Logan was different, and I liked that part about him.
“Thanks,” I murmured.
We went back to his manor and had dinner in his dining hall for the first time. He insisted I sit on the right as he sat at the head of the table. The omegas looked at both of us curiously and served me food with smiles on their faces. It was odd, but I guess they had this disposition towards everyone.
Next day, Katy came over and I was thrilled to see her.
“Kylie!” she exclaimed as she hugged me tightly. “Gods above!” she said as she pulled herself away and held my forearms. “I’m seeing you after so long! You look... worn down, baby! Where’s that brilliant aura of yours? And how’s Alpha Graham?”
I glanced at Alpha Logan, who had brought his sister from the helipad. He was staring at me as if to see my reaction, but then his words made Katy stop. “Are you going to scare her away with the rapid fire of questions, or will you take a moment to freshen up?”
Katy quickly turned her head to glance at her older brother, raising her eyebrow in astonishment. When she looked back at me, I felt my cheeks heating.
"Don’t worry," I said. "I’ll fill in all the details when you are well-rested."
"Oh, I see!" she grinned. "Then let’s meet at lunch?"
"Sure."
