Ditch Fake Bond She’s Tycoon Wolf Heiress (Natalie) novel Chapter 317

Chapter 317 A Chance to Leave

Leonardo’s POV:

Natalie was good at comforting. Her voice was soft as a night breeze.

“I just… I…” I couldn’t bring myself to look at her. I was so filled with self-loathing that I wished I wasn’t born.

I had lost control again. I’d become that beast again-unable to control itself, lashing out indiscriminately.

I had seen that despicable, ugly version of myself again-the one I couldn’t even face.

How could someone who couldn’t control himself, a monster who could hurt his loved ones at any moment, face the person he cherished and loved?

This realization weighed on me like a curse, crushing me instantly.

Natalie’s POV:

“It’s okay,” I cut him off, not letting him continue. “We can talk about it later. Just calm down first.”

I could tell, of course, that this was much more than simple anger from an emotional outburst or a fight with his father. Leonardo had briefly, completely lost his mind. It was as if something more primal and dark had taken over his body.

“Are you afraid?” Leonardo asked me quietly, his voice muffled, already expecting the worst.

“Afraid?” I was confused.

“Of me.” Leonardo let out a faint, self-mocking sound that held no warmth. “Natalie, tell me the truth.”

I frowned. “It’s only natural for anyone to feel a little…” My eyes flickered away involuntarily.

“You didn’t answer directly,” Leonardo interrupted me. He finally looked up at me. His eyes were human again, but they were filled with desolation and understanding. “Actually, it’s perfectly normal for you to be afraid. Any sane person… or werewolf… would be afraid of what they just saw.”

His tone was so calm and rational that it only made me more anxious.

“Because… my father was right. I really am an uncontrollable madman.” Leonardo took a deep breath, leaning back slightly and bracing his hands on the floor. Suddenly, I felt it-the tight hold that had kept him normal and strong for so many years, the pride and dignity of the Silver-Maned Pack Alpha leader—all snapping.

His sharp jawline was clenched tight. In the light, his face was pale, the outline of his bones showing profound exhaustion.

I kept my head down. My injured hand gave an unconscious little twitch.

Leonardo’s POV:

I didn’t dare to think about it. If I hadn’t come back to my senses in that moment earlier, would Natalie still be sitting safely in front of me right now?

Lately, I’d been holding onto happiness I didn’t deserve. I’d been getting by on borrowed luck, enjoying the happiest, most satisfied time of my life. But now, that dream was done.

No matter how much I wanted to hold on, no matter how greedily I wanted more, I couldn’t.

For the sake of my own unrealistic desires and greed, I had already hurt her.

Victoria was right. I was already spent, barely holding on. Someone like me didn’t deserve someone as good as Natalie.

“What did you say?” Natalie’s head snapped up, her eyes locking directly onto mine.

I quickly looked away, forcing the words out with difficulty. “I made myself clear. I don’t need you to stay out of pity. I’m giving you a chance to leave.”