Chase and Annalyse

Chase

I came back from hunting the Olc that was near the palace. We didn’t catch him, which was pissing Havoc off, but we did hurt him. My guards and warriors were still out following the trail.

I had to get back to Lyse.

I walked up the stairs and entered my suite, picking up her scent. I smiled to myself, hoping that she’d be the nosey type, at least where I was concerned. And she didn’t disappoint. It looked like she took full advantage of the open door.

I inhaled deeply, her scent calming my Lycan as I followed it to my living area, anticipation coursing through my body.

I found her curled up in my chair facing the windows that overlooked the forest, fast asleep.

I brushed my fingertips over cheek, along her jawline, feeling little sparks run up my arm as I touched her.

I leaned down and touched my lips to the shell of her ear, noticing how she moved closer as I said, “Wake up, Sleepyhead.”

She looked at me through sleep filled eyes, as though she was waking up from a dream.

We sp