Leo’s POV:

The door shuts behind me, and I have to stop and close my eyes.

What Ava said hits me hard. I know I've been trying - being patient with my mate, considering everything she's been through and everything that's going on. I even took Sophia as my own. I love them both.

Pain shoots through me, and Axel's struggling too, though he knows we need some space.

"Let's go for a run," he says gently.

I open my eyes and can ...