Chapter 136: A Werewolf Pack

LIANA

"Where are you lost?" Zaylen's voice interrupted my thoughts, pulling me back to the present.

"Oh, uh, nowhere," I replied, offering him a faint smile.

He arched an eyebrow, studying me intently. "Hmm, sure about that?"

I shrugged, trying to shake off the distraction. I would try to contact Colin later. Doing it in front of Zaylen would just be like showing a red flag to a bull.

"Yeah, just lost in my own thoughts, I guess.”

Zaylen nodded, accepting my answer. "Well, wherever you were, I hope it was a nice place."

"Not as nice as here," I quipped, giving him a playful grin.

He smirked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Normally, flattery doesn't work on me. But in your case… flattery will get you everywhere, you know."

"Oh really?" I teased, leaning a bit closer. "Good to know. I'll keep that in mind."

Zaylen's gaze flickered to my lips for a brief moment before meeting my eyes again. "You should. But tell me, what's so intriguing in your thoughts that it pulled you away from th