Chapter 74

"Us," I answered, "and where this-" I gestured at the two of us "-can go." He nodded for me to continue. "Ethan, what do you want from this?"

"Ideally, a good meal," he said. "And good conversation."

"I don't mean the date," I sighed, now I know how Lily felt. "I mean us."

"Oh," he said. "Long term?" I nodded. "I'd like for you to stay, with me. We'd lead the pack together, make a family and one day give the pack to one of our kids."

I closed my eyes at the slight pain his words caused. "That can't happen."

"Why not?" he said. "Can't you give us a chance before deciding you aren't staying?"

"Even if I did stay," I interceded, "that can't happen. I could stay with you, maybe even be your Luna, but I won't be having any children."

To my surprise he laughed. "Is this what you wanted to talk about?"

"Why are you laughing?" I questioned utterly confused. "This is serious."