Laura was like a magnet, irresistibly drawing me in even though I knew I should maintain my distance. Every instinct urged me to protect her, to shield her from danger, to hide the truth at all costs. Yet the bond between us was intensifying, making it increasingly difficult to resist.
She was my fated mate. The realization struck me the moment I saw her, an undeniable connection older than time itself, primal and unbreakable. But it was also dangerous for her, for me, for everyone.
I had witnessed the consequences when a human became entangled with our kind. The risks were too high, the repercussions too severe. Laura didn’t deserve to be thrust into this nightmare.
Yet, the more I attempted to push her away, the more she fought to stay. Her stubbornness and persistence were driving me to the edge. Part of me wanted to surrender, to reveal everything, to embrace her and never let go. But I couldn’t.
I couldn’t let her see the monster within me.