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.Sure, it was easy to say to hell with David and moveon, but in reality, in the real world, feelings never worked the wayyou wanted them to. Did you answer him?Steven could hear the pain in Roman s voice.He wanted to takethat away, but he wasn t going to hide anything from Roman, even ifit was painful.He knew it would hurt worse if he didn t tell Romanabout it and his mate discovered the texts. No. Do you want me to come get you? No, he lied.He wanted to feel Roman s arms around him morethan anything right now but he wasn t going to ask him to leave workjust because he was dealing with conflicting feelings right now.Steven knew it would pass.It had just been a shock to see those wordson his phone. I just needed to hear your voice. You know I love you, tiger, right?Steven grabbed his shirt, wiping at the tears as he sniffed andnodded. Yes.I love you, too. The tears felt hot as they continued tofall, making him feel as though he was drowning.Why did Davidhave to text him? His life was going so well.The bastard alwaysfound a way to screw things up.He knew where Steven was mostvulnerable and used it to his advantage.Steven was finally feeling free, and his head was finally clearing, Why do you love me? Is it because we re mates? Steven askedas he laid his forehead on his knee and ran his hand back and forthover his head.He walked away from what was hurting, only for it tofind him. That s part of it, but not all of it, Roman said softly. You makeme smile, laugh, and I want to be a better man for you.The rest of mylife was meant to be spent with you.I look at you, Steven, and know ISteven s Journey 91couldn t take another breath if I ever lost you.I don t want to hurtyou.I want to restore you.A sob broke from Steven s throat.How did he end up withsomeone like Roman? He didn t deserve him, didn t deserve the loveRoman so freely gave. I know it hurts, tiger.I wish I could heal you, but all I can offer ismy love.Steven s head snapped up when Roman knelt in front of him,caressing his hair and then kneading the back of his neck.Stevendropped his phone and scrambled into his mate s arms, clinging tohim so tightly, his nails dug into Roman s back. You are healing me, just by loving me. Steven noticed Roman struck parked in front of the resource center and wondered how hehadn t heard it.Roman kissed his head as he ran his hands over Steven s back. Iknow you still have some feeling for him.It hurts, but I accept that.You re human and need time.Steven felt like he was betraying their bond by feeling this way. I m sorry. Don t be, tiger.If you walked away with nothing but hatred inyour heart, there would be no chance for us.Steven wiped his eyes, pulling back slightly to look up at Roman. That doesn t make sense.Roman swiped at Steven s tears with his thumbs. It means youhave a big heart, capable of loving unconditionally.You ll mend, giveit time. Roman leaned down and kissed Steven.It was the softest andmost tender kiss Steven had ever had. I don t want to go back. I m glad to hear that. Roman stood, pulling Steven up with himas he grabbed Steven s phone from the ground.He walked over to histruck and opened the passenger door, setting Steven on the seat. Iwouldn t give you up without a fight. He brushed the hair that blewin Steven s face, and then inserted his body between Steven s legs.92 Lynn HagenHe ran his hands over Roman s chest, staring up into thoseamazing grey eyes. I love you.Roman dipped his head and sipped at Steven s lips. I love you,too, tiger. Steven looked past Roman at the clouds drifting by,wondering if his life will ever make sense.He knew his mate madehim happy, the happiest he had ever been.There was no way hewould ever give that up.Not for David, not for his insecurities, andnot for anything else in the world. I have to get back.Do you want to come with me? Romanasked as he held Steven tight in his arms. You wouldn t mind?Roman leaned back, looking down at Steven with all the love hefelt shining in his eyes. You re always welcome wherever I am.Packs support mated couples and would do anything for them, hesaid quietly.Steven turned in the seat, buckling himself in and feeling like atrue idiot.How could he ever be confused about Roman? There are a lot of people who live there.You may feeloverwhelmed, Roman warned as he started the truck. Just keep inmind that they are a nice pack.None of them would do anything tomake you uncomfortable. Okay. Except Cecil.From my understanding, don t agree to anything hemay plan.Steven thought that odd advice but nodded anyway [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]