Erik's POV

"Hey," I said while sitting beside Melissa.

She looked up at me and smiled. "I thought you'll avoid me like you always do," She said.

"I never avoided you," I said.

"You always do. If there is something you can't accept, you'll avoid me," She said, looking at her hands.

I sighed and looked at her sincerely. "It's just too early for me, perhaps waiting for a year?"

I asked to hope for a different decision. Melissa took my hand and held it tightly. "I will be fine here, and Rick will surely protect me with all he got. I am really happy here. The pack is respectful...