Chapter 24

Laura

The following morning I have a rude awakening. I'm back in my human form, naked and in tremendous pain.

But the burning sensation in my body isn't from falling on the hard floor. No. I think I'm entering heat—my pussy is clenching, and it feels like fire is raining over me.

"Fuck..." I dizzily stand up from the floor and don't even bother to take another glance at Roger.

He is fine; I checked multiple times during the night.

The person who isn't okay as me. Not if I'm entering heat as an unmarked werewolf in a mansion filled with unmated werewolf men.

It means my body will release this intoxicating scent that no unmated werewolf will be able to resist.

I'm in so much trouble.

I drag my body towards the door—only to crash into Caleb's tuxedo-clad chest the first thing I do.

His large hands steady me by firmly gripping my shoulders, and thunder claps in my chest.

I only have to lift my eyes to his to see the change in his demeanor. His expression goes from surprised to heat