16 Clarissa

As I sat at my desk in the office, my mind couldn't help but wander back to the kiss that Jalen and I had shared. It was rough and unexpected, and at first, my instinct was to slap him. But as I had retreated into my thoughts and tried to process what had just happened, I couldn't stop thinking about it. Even now, as I sat at my desk, I could still feel the heat of his lips on mine, and the memory sent shivers down my spine.

I knew that what had happened between Jalen and me was ridiculously dangerous. The werewolves and the Lycans had been at odds for centuries, and any kind of romance between the two groups was strictly forbidden. But try as I might to forget about Jalen and move on with my life, I found myself constantly drawn back to him. I knew that I couldn't let this happen again, no matter how deep the attraction between us was.

I tried to focus on my work, but my mind refused to cooperate. The spreadsheet in front of me became a hazy blur, and my thoughts were a chaotic mess.