Chapter 24

IRENE'S POV Leon’s deep, magnetic voice resonated in my ear as he whispered, “I want you to join my pack today, Irene. I want you to belong to me.” His words made my feet curl, and I could feel my body responding involuntarily, heat pooling in my core. I didn’t want to be so easily swayed, but Leon had a way of getting under my skin, making me feel things I hadn’t felt in so long. I turned slightly in his arms, meeting his intense gaze. “You’re pretty direct, aren’t you?” I replied, trying to keep my tone light, even though my heart was pounding in my chest. He smirked, his blue eyes darkening with desire. “When I want something, I don’t beat around the bush.” His hand trailed down my arm, sending sparks of electricity through my skin. “So, what do you say, Irene? Will you be mine?” I bit my lip, trying to maintain some semblance of control. But deep down, I already knew my answer. There was something about Leon that drew me in, something I couldn’t resist. And maybe I didn’t want to r