CHAPTER 66 - Pop Off

I backed away from Ryan, taking a shaky breath. "Is it true what the woman said?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Ryan sighed heavily, his brow furrowing. "Lyra, it's complicated. There are pack politics at play, things you don't fully understand yet. I need you to trust me." A burning sensation rose in my chest. I put it done to frustration. "Trust you? How can I when you keep me in the dark about everything important? Are you ashamed of me, is that it?" "Of course not!" Ryan snapped, his eyes flashing with anger. "But I'm the Alpha. My actions, my relationships, they're all scrutinized. I'm trying to protect you." "Protect me?" No wonder he wanted to go into the woods instead of sitting on a bench in plain sight. Granted I wouldn't have gotten the best orgasm of my life, but at least I wouldn't have been hidden away like some dirty secret. I blinked back angry tears, refusing to let them fall as I accused him of that very thing. Ryan ran a hand through his hair, clearl