MILAN'S POV

Ava looked at me, her eyes filled with tears. "I don't know what to think," she said, her voice shaking. "I'm just so confused."

I reached out and put my arm around her, pulling her close. "It's okay to be confused," I said softly. "This is a lot to take in. But please know that I love you and that Alpha Jake and I will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable here. We want you to be happy."

Ava nodded, but she still looked uncertain. I felt a ...