Ares walked down the hall and she followed. They climbed the stairs together until they reached his room. Once there, he put his hand on his cheekbone and spoke.

"We're just going to talk more privately. I promise I won't do anything you don't want to do, okay?

"All right," she replied calmly.

He turned the handle and ushered in. Gina walked up and down the room, with hesitant steps, until she reached the edge of the bed where she sat, her legs shaking like jelly.

Ares entered his room and closed the door behind him, with slow steps, walked silently to Gina and knelt in front of her. His eyes reflected a deep plea as he whispered to her.

"My little wolf, trust me, tell me why you're like this." If you'll let me be your mate, I'm going to take care of you as the most valuable thing I have.

Once again, heart-wrenching weeping filled the room. Ares, desperate, clenched her hands tightly, but remained silent, allowing Gina to break free.

"Forgive me because I'm weak and insecure," Gina whi