---- Chapter Seventeen and me. He'd even take on an alpha if he felt the need. I groaned, pulling my blanket over my head. I can't believe I agreed to have him at the cabin with us. But I couldn t say no to Aspen. When the boys came to my office, Aspen was so excited. It's because we are a Luna. Hes not officially in our pack but hes Channing's best friend. And Lunas care, maybe too much. I spent the rest of the night tossing and turning until exhaustion overtook the restfulness. I dreamt of those eyes. The deep blue 4/12 ---- Chapter Seventeen eyes I would have given everything to, if he would have asked. But instead, he took it from me and left me with nothing. Nothing but his child growing inside me. Everything I had been feeling from last night vanished when I awoke. I know why I don't do men, I do toys. No matter how sexually attracted you might be or how much you may think you love someone, it's not worth the heartache. Its not worth the pain when you realize they don't love you as much as you love them. Sex is never just sex. And I could never do that with one of Channing's friends dads. Also, I would never survive another heartbreak. The first one almost killed me. 5/12 ---- Chapter Seventeen So with newfound determination, I got out of bed and did my morning routine. Running off all this worked- up energy. I needed to forget those feelings and focus on myself and Channing. I've been single for the last seventeen years, no point in thinking I could accept anything different. With all those feelings buried deep, I walked into the pack house and went straight to my office. The faster I get this done, the faster I can go home and forget about Blake Orion. I couldn't risk losing everything again. I had Channing to worry about and he needed me at my best. I don't have time or the energy to waste on someone who would most likely break my heart. Taking risks 1s not an option 6/12 ---- Chapter Seventeen for me anymore. And I need to put being a Luna wolf aside to make sure I care less about the people who are not important in my life. Lunas care and thats a trait that bites us in the ass more often than not. Beta Luca was waiting by my office door when I arrived. Clearing my mind of yesterday I greeted him. Good morning, Good morning, Ryley. I brought you a coffee, he said, handing me one of the cups he was holding. Thank you. This is much needed. I said, as I took the cup and breathed in the aroma. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!