Chapter 40

• There are a few cases where the connection between two wolves that are meant to imprint begins to evolve even before the actual imprint itself. It isn't common, but there have been cases of sudden possessiveness, strong physical attraction, sex…" his voice fades.
• I look down again, remembering how Leah had implied the same thing. Could Edward be my mate? How exactly did I feel about that? I'd been very negative to it earlier, but now… Something had changed. My wolf, who had stayed dormant for the entire exchange between us, wags her tail in excitement at the thought of imprinting with Edward. I think back to how affectionate and protective he's been over the past few days. He's been my protector, my rock, through some pretty difficult times. I realize that I've begun to develop quite strong feelings for him.
• My train of thought comes to a stop when he begins to brush his jeans almost violently.