Lily and James (werewolf novel) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 0090

It does not help that Rose is being oddly quiet, not expressing her opinion. Does that mean that she is

confused too?

James must see the wheels turning in my brain, because as we continue the drive, he reaches over and grabs my hand. “Lily, are you okay? You are suddenly being really quiet.”

I force myself to smile at him. The sparks in our joined hands help calm my raging emotions. Is it my imagination or are they getting just a little bit stronger? It is almost like the mate bond is trying to re–build itself. Is that even possible after a rejection?

“I am fine. Sorry I am being quiet. I am just thinking through a lot of things.”

“Like… us?” James asks hesitantly.

“Yeah. Like us.” Given everything, I figure that there is no sense in hiding it.

“Look, I know that we still have a lot to talk about. The night is still young. Would you be willing to go on a walk on the beach with me when we get back?”

I offer James a sincere smile. “Yes, I would like that. But would you mind stopping by my hotel room first? I would like to grab a sweater before we head out there.”

“No problem.” He squeezes my hand.

Maybe I am just overthinking things. I have been tortured for so long that maybe my problem is that I do not know how to be happy. Maybe things really will be okay if I let them be.

“I agree,” Rose offers.

“Now you speak up?” I link her back, feeling somewhat annoyed.

“You were worrying enough for both of us. You needed to work it through,” she explains. Sigh.

As we are pulling Into the resort parking lot, James‘ phone rings. He glances at the caller ID and asks me