165: Everything will be alright - Part 2

Noah held Anabella close, feeling the tremors that racked her body. Her breaths were uneven, and despite his best efforts to soothe her, the fear lingered in her eyes. 

He knew that if they stayed out in the open, she wouldn't feel safe. The tension in her muscles was a clear sign that she was still on edge, and it was tearing him apart to see her like this.

"You can't stay out here," Noah said softly, his voice steady but urgent. "It's too dangerous, especially with your symptoms. Come with me. We'll go somewhere safe."

Anabella nodded weakly at first, the idea of being with Noah comforting her. But then, realization dawned on her. 

She was still in the early stages of her heat, and being around Noah, an alpha, could only complicate things further. Her rational side kicked in, pulling her back from the brink of leaning entirely on him.