Chapter 76 SEVENTY-FIVE

ARLEIGH'S POV My heart was hammering inside my chest. For a moment there, I was so sure I could do it. That it's going to be fine since it's a custom for them, anyway. But being in the same room with Laurent and Lance-was overwhelming. Suddenly, the room was too small. Suddenly, I could hardly breathe. Both of their presence felt too big that they occupied the whole room. What the heck should I do? Laurent walked towards me and held my hand. He nudged me gently to the bed, making me sit on it. He knew I was nervous. Well, he literally could read my mind so he knows exactly what I am thinking and feeling. I've let my mind walls down. His hand squeezed mine and he gave me a reassuring nod. "How do you feel?" he asked. I think he knows exactly how I'm feeling. He just wants me to acknowledge it for myself. I looked at him and then at Lance. "This is a custom in your pack but please understand that this is not...this is not something normal to me so I would have a hard time dealing with yo