Chapter 162

• His head is back down in his hands. He’s breathing hard, reminding me of my own struggles with controlling my panic. I place my hands on top of his, rubbing the backs gently with my thumbs. He’s struggling badly with the new sensation coming from the bond. What I’m not expecting is his fight against it. He startles me badly when he pulls away roughly, sitting back in the chair quickly.
• “I can’t do another read. You don’t understand what it felt like. Everything already hurts. I can’t handle any more pain in my neck and head.”
• “Are you serious dad? He’s an alpha?”