Patch POV

His mouth normally had no difficulty operating, but he stood still on that walking trail under the stars. Anneliese could run back home at any time. He could shift out of these magnificent clothes and go for a run, though his wolf threatened to block him from changing.

He stared into her beautiful blue eyes. “Yes, I meant it. I probably shouldn’t have said it in front of everyone. Although I thought my feelings were etched on my face ever since we ...