My Surprise Mate

We walked the rest of the way to the house in silence.

Dane’s arm wrapped protectively around me, only confusing me more as to what was going on.

He still wasn’t talking to me—still had the same damn expression on his face—but here he was looking after me.

Then it hit me...he feels sorry for me, or he feels obligated.

I don’t want anyone’s pity and I hate the thought that I somehow made him feel responsible for me.

I could feel my heart clench.

Dane opened the front door for me, “I have some things I need to take care of, but it shouldn’t take me long.” My heart clenched.

“Will you be coming back over here tonight?” I didn’t want to sound desperate or needy, but I wanted to know.

I really wanted him here with me.

“I'll come to check on you when I get done.” He walked away, leaving me alone.

I shut and locked the front door and made my way to the bathroom.

After letting the bathtub fill with steaming hot water and bubbles, I slowly slid in and then I let the tears fall.

I wasn’t sure why I was crying.

Well, I did know because I wasn’t sure what had happened to cause Dane to act the way he is.

What I shouldn’t care.

I didn’t know him that well anyway.

Thankfully, there was no growling during my downtime tonight.

After sitting in the water until it turned cold, I finally climbed out and just threw on a clean t-shirt and some panties.

I really doubt that he’ll be coming back tonight, so I didn’t bother with pants.

I was more comfortable this way.

lay there trying to think of what

not sure I’m even wanted,

way, I needed to

Time was running out.

felt a

didn’t mean to wake you up,”

say anything, just

sure what to say without sounding

you need me,” I grabbed his hand before he could walk away, “Can you stay in here with me?”

he walked to the other side of the

though I knew he was there, in bed with me, he kept his

My heart cracked.

anymore, “If I need to leave, just tell

feelings.” I did the best

I promise you won’t have any more problems with her if it is.” My

to do with

been acting weird since I

baby, trust me, I get it —and the fact that you aren’t the biological father, I’m sure, makes it more difficult.” I wanted him to know I understood,

heart was in

bedside lamp on, filling the

over on my side to hide my tears before

you crying?” What am I supposed to tell him? The truth, I guess, even

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me,

I sat up and faced him, he looked confused at my words but didn’t say anything, just waited for me to explain

never let anyone

he didn’t even have this

to be around you,

I couldn’t fight the urge

but in a good

like your smell engulfs

Soothes me somehow.

left the clinic you’ve been acting weird and, for some reason,

you would come back or not, or even what I had done wrong, I felt like my heart was shattering into

the top of my head as

were feeling the bond