
I kind of get what Leo's thinking. Yes, Leo is immature and not very emotionally intelligent (in regards to himself AND others) but...
He thinks JJ hates him. JJ hasn't helped this misconception with the way he pushes Leo away, and also leaving to another job clearly wanting nothing more to do with Lombardi. Plus, why would Leo cling to JJ when it's clear that there isn't room for getting back together, when everything happened so randomly (for him)? JJ knew that Leo was like this—he's been like this since the beginning.
I'm happy to get others' thoughts on this.

My thought is that they should be over and this story should show how they move on with their own life, maybe leo can find a person who can tolerate his shit and jj find someone who respects him. Love is not the only thing you need in a relationship. Leo can mature and learn on his own while he reflects on life.

I like this take a lot. Though, with the obvious that they'll get back together (this is bl, ofc), maybe they fool around a bit (being fwb) then things happen, and they actually separate for real? Leo learns to be more mature and no longer as reckless as he is, which then shows in his career, and maybe JJ watches him from afar (Leo's his favourite right?). Then along the line, they meet again and maybe talk things over about their younger selves? I sadly don't think this will happen though....

can someone explain the symbolic meaning behind the last image of ch23...?

They're trapped in their roles as bonded mates. Granted, bond surgery removal does exists, but at great risks to the omega (high mortality & side effects). From what I can tell is that in the past Ian had stayed away from omegas (both in his social as well as in his sex life). So idk the reason behind that. A good strong possibility is that he didn't wanted to be mate bonded. Another reason is to not have kids. So, that choice was taken away from him. So he feels trapped. The irony is he doesn't HAVE to take Noah as his mate though....
But that means Noah would have to break the bond?!?
Plotholes.
reminds me of mdzs somehow!
Real, specially the twinkification
LMAOOOOO TWINKFICATION