Chapter 52: Marked

Adolph hadn’t known what kissing Laurel would do to him. Heat rushed through him, the need to mark her was near overwhelming, but he restrained himself, pulling back before he got lost in her scent.

“I… don’t want to mark you with the door open.”

Laurel gasped, her eyes widened as she pulled away from him. Her face was bright red. He almost winced at his words. That probably wasn’t the best thing to say, but he meant it.

“We should… close the door then.”

Adolph’s heart leaped looking down at Laurel who couldn’t meet his gaze.

“What?”

She huffed and glared up at him, “If I have to repeat myself, I’m leaving!”

Adolph moved before he had fully realized what she’d said, dashing around the desk to close and lock the door as if she would find a way to escape. His wolf was growling, urging him to hurry up, but he looked at her.

She was nervous, he expected her to be, but she wasn’t afraid. Laurel stared at him across the room, watching him as he approached her slowly. She let out a little