Glen noticed Eden's slight recoil on hearing his words and the alpha felt his heart tighten. Painfully.
He had spoken because he was sure of the emotions he felt through the Fated Bond when they were together. Each touch was filled with affection more intense than the moment before. Every look, every kiss made him dangle that this would be the moment when the omega would finally open up to him. With this movement, a feeling of unease was born and dispersed as quickly as a flash in the pan.
Since his feelings had bloomed, Glen was torn between the patience imposed by his promise and the impatience to live and consume his first love. Nothing in his past experiences had prepared him for the turbulence of waiting. The tiniest of gestures gave him hope as well as the slightest refusal brought him to his knees. His fists clenched and the dominant gritted his teeth to swallow the twinge of his heart.
"Glen, I…"
