IAN'S POV

　　"No, it wouldn't," I said, shaking my head. "You're not a burden, Leah. And being with you wouldn't ruin my future.

　　If anything, it would make it better. I want to be with you, and I don't care what anyone else thinks."

　　"But your pack, your family..." she started to say.

　　"They'll understand," I said firmly. "They'll see that we're meant to be together. And if they don't, then they'll just have to deal with ...