In the Alpha’s Arms

Can You Feel The Heat?

Fucking terrified that this would be amazing, life–changing, the best thing I mer had. I wouldn’t know what to do with that, Lita. I wouldn’t know how

not to fuck that up…”

“Honestly, I used to watch James and Stacey together. It was a beautiful thing. Shit, I was envious as hell for a long time. But I also saw her after he was gone. And I never want to feel that, Cole leaned back to sit on the ground, saying the last part more to himself than to Lita, “I’m not strong enough to survive that.”

Lita looked at him for a while, trying to find the words to say that would make his fears go away. She wanted him to ignore his mind and just be with her. But the more she thought about it, the more she realized she shared those same fears. And probably even more. She was terrified this was another mistake. Yet another time she ignored all the signs in front of her face. Would he become something else as soon as she got comfortable?

to be loved,” she admitted, feeling the tears welling. “I don’t think I ever learned how. My parents never had a good relationship. Well, that’s not entirely true, they never had a real relationship. More like two strangers who coexisted, I think I could count on one hand

her face, “And with Brian I ignored so many red flags. I made so many excuses until it was too late. I mean with him, I could really believe that a person might

tightly she thought she might burst, “I would never. Ever. E–V–E–R hurt you like that or let

Like, knowing him, loving

have to fight. I had to fight against things

kissed his cheek then pulled away to look into his eyes, “I want you. There I freaking said it, you difficult, frustrating, imitating man, L. Want. You. And I don’t want to pretend like 1 don’t anymore. I’m willing

“Me too.”

grinning as he ran his hands up

laughed, adjusting into a better position