Chapter 16

Eventually we pulled apart, our eyes locking in a silent embrace as we took each other in, as though seeing each other for the first time. My heart swelled with love instantly, my breath shaky and a little nervous. Would he kiss me? Would he treat me better than Dorian did? Would he love me? Thousands of questions propelled themselves into the front of my mind, bombarding me with an endless monologue of love and hope.

I want him. I want to meet his wolf. Kayla snarled, trying to push herself forward in excitement.

Not right now, we need to get back to his pack and make sure we weren’t followed. I counter, my own excitement present in my tone.

She whined softly, sadness coating his animalistic voice. But definitely later?

I promise. I whisper to her.

“I’m sorry to interrupt, but we really must ge