Chapter 30

LEON'S POV After my conversation with Noah, it was almost impossible to focus on work. The lingering doubts he had planted in my mind gnawed at me, making it difficult to concentrate. I had always known that Irene was keeping a certain distance between us, only truly letting me in when we were tangled up in bed. I had convinced myself that it was just a matter of time—if I persisted, she would eventually agree to become mine all the way. But Noah’s words had left me unsettled. He had a point, one that I couldn’t ignore. Was our bond strong enough? Did Irene really see a future with me, or was she just using me as a stepping stone in her quest for revenge against Miles? When I received Irene’s message, my anxiety only grew. Tonight could be a crucial opportunity for us to finally get closer, to finally break down the walls she had built around her heart. I arrived at her apartment early, eager to see her, to show her how much she meant to me. But as the minutes ticked by and she still h