ISABEL POV

"I know it’s been difficult," Alpha Xavier said, reaching out to touch my arm. "But we can find a way to make it work. You don’t have to do this alone." His goodness, his sweetness, his understanding and calm demeanor were all indicting me.

I looked up at him, my eyes filling with tears. "I just needed some time," I whispered.

"I understand," he repeated. "But you’re important to me, to all of us. We can give you space and support you at the same time." There it dawned on me that running away was a terrible idea and one that could break my bond and trust with...