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I have to keep telling myself this is for the best. Eliana doesn’t need me.

If only I still didn’t need her.

She might always be the woman who was taken from me.

Or maybe, she’s the woman I was forced to let get away.

Chapter sixteen

Eliana

Unbelievable

“Ifsomebodydoesn’tletme see him, I’m going to lose my shit. It’s been days. I’ve already had enough disappointment.” I cross my arms over my chest, standing in the hallway outside of the room where Chase lies in bed. I still can’t believe Tristan didn’t have luck with Evander. It’s like the universe is purposefully keeping my pack apart to make me stay on this damn island.

“Settle down, little badass. No one is technically keeping you from him. He has a bit of hurt ego. You know, since he couldn’t defend you alone. He’s feeling a bit guilty about everything.” Adam rubs his hands up and down my arms, getting me to relax and drop them at my side.

Spinning around, I met his gaze. “Are you serious? He’s the one?” I breathe through my anger, trying to put myself in Chase’s position. I was able to see him just once after Mirabel had got him situated and settled, but it has seemed to be nonstop while working out the details between the Sunset Pointe and Ice Meadow pack since.

Every time I came by before, someone said he was resting or needed sleep. I just got tired of waiting. I’m the type who would stay by his side without eating or showering until he was better, but no one will let me. Well, I guess Chase wouldn’t let me. Until now. I’m about to go in and make sure he knows that he can’t pull this shit. I don’t care how tough an alpha he wants to be; he’s not going to act this way with me.

“I want you to make sure nobody goes in after me. I need time with him, okay? Can you do that for me? Maybe bring me some food or something.” I stroke my fingers along his jawline, stretching up to caress my mouth to his lips. We haven’t talked much about what’s happening with me, and I know he’s dying to know why everyone acts so crazy. Same with Kellan. I’m sure their minds race with a thousand questions. I’m just afraid to really think about it right now. How do I even deal with a pregnancy? I don’t feel like I’m pregnant. At least, not yet.

Groaning, Adam reacts to my affection, kissing me softly without getting carried away. His hand slides around my waist, and he pulls me closer until our bodies press flush together. He makes it hard to pull away, but I hear Chase cough and moan through the door.

“I’ll do anything for you, Eliana. I want you to know that. I am in this forever. You are my girl, and we are having a family no matter who those babies belong to.” Babies. No one knows for certain, but everybody suspects that I have multiples because of Chase.

Damn. No one has told Chase yet either. That’s what I plan to do. It can’t wait any longer. I’ll go crazy otherwise.

“What did I say?” I tease, stepping back. “This is casual.”

He narrows his eyes at me and snatches me close again. “Whatever you say, little badass. You’re mine. You can be casual all you want, but this is life now. I’m determined to keep you and never let you go.”

I smile and kiss him once more. “Good. Now be a good packmate and get me some food. I might even let you feed it to me.”

He play-growls and nudges me toward the door to Chase’s room. “You’re going to feed me too.”

Turning away, I smile at him from over my shoulder and force myself to enter the bedroom. I give Adam one more look as I close the door and take a few deep breaths. I shouldn’t be so nervous to face Chase. We’ve been through hell and back together. It’s just...I almost lost him. He almost lost me. This has been such a nightmare when something like this should be a happy moment. What if he rejects the idea? I still need an alpha. I need the protection and so do my future children. I know that there are others ready to step up, but I really want Chase to.

“Eliana, you okay?” Chase’s hoarse voice trickles through the room. “I thought Ravi had something for you to do today.”

Swiveling on my feet, I meet his gaze as he lays on the bed, propped up with pillows. “Chase...” I lose my voice as emotions swell through me, and I race toward him, unable to form any words. I just want to jump in the bed with him and hold him. I want to hug him and kiss him and make sure he’s healing okay.

I do just that.

I crawl into bed with him, trying my best not to bounce the mattress. Chase groans as he stretches his arm, but he doesn’t complain as I snuggle close and rest my head on his pec.

“I’m so mad at you.” I brush my lips to his skin. “I can’t believe you were trying to keep me away. You better not think any of this was your fault. We were attacked by an entire pack.”

Silence falls between us. A dozen emotions crash through me, coming from Chase, and I sit up and touch his cheek, getting him to look at me. He clasps my hand and pushes it harder into his face as if he needs the weight of my body on his. I want so desperately to kiss him and show him my affection. I want him to know that even if I’m mad, I’m here regardless. I’m not going anywhere. I’m not choosing to exclude him.

Mine.

The voice resonates through me, the feeling just as strong as my wolf claims him emotionally.

My body hums with the thought as heat builds between my legs. I shift and slide onto Chase, carefully keeping my body up, ensuring I don’t squish him with my weight. He doesn’t let me rest on my knees long, arching up and molding his lips to mine. I moan at the caress of his fingers gliding along my waist until he hooks them to the hem of my shirt and pulls it over my head.

“I don’t want to accidentally hurt you.” I pause, breathing against his mouth. My heart thrashes around, begging to beat its way closer to Chase.

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