CHAPTER 24

  In her waters

  “Why do you keep doing it? Why do you keep acting like she’s your mate? Why are you so drawn to her? Why?!!!” She cried.

  He buried his face in hands, taking a deep sigh before continuing. “You’re not going to believe me when I say this, but I don’t know Ava, I don’t know the reason why I do the things I do for her.”

  “That’s not a good answer Lucas. You’ve never been one to allow a woman control you, no matter how much you love to help, why now?”

  He nodded, taking her into his arms and patting her shoulder softly, “You’re right precious, and I hope I figure it out soon, but right now I can’t help but think of the way I treated you, I’m sorry for shouting at you… I have a confession to make; I know people always say that an alpha should never have any fears, but I of all people know that’s a big lie, speaking for myself, I do have fears, and the number one thing I am most scared of in this world is losing you precious.”