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Chapter 19: While She Was Out

<p>*Bryson*</p>

<p>My wolf howled and screamed inside of my mind, but I kept my jaw tightly clenched, preventing him from getting anything out or gaining control for even a moment.</p>

<p>It was hard though when I was standing there, staring at the hurt on Ada's face that my words had caused. At least the hurt had finally stopped her arguing though. I didn't think it would be that hard to leave her, but she was fighting for me tooth and nail.</p>

<p>And while part of me loved her devotion, the other part realized that this devotion could just spell more danger for her.</p>

<p>"Why would you say that?" Ada asked, her voice barely audible as she looked down.</p>

<p>My chest tightened again, but I took another deep breath to gain control of my own emotions, my own anguish. There's no way I could justify my words, even if they were true.</p>

<p>"Get some rest," I said as gently as I could, allowing some of my own dejection into my tone. "I'll come back tomorrow."</p>