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. The person sniffing about my region was one of Victor's scouts. In addition to the danger, Lila's presence and seeing me in this state made my pulse race. I couldn't

as she gasped. I couldn't take my eyes off the adversary, but my wolf wanted to turn to her and check on her. When the opposing wolf rushed, I sprang to meet it in midai

le to do so. Not right now, not here. I took a step back and tried to reassure her that I would protect her. My paws were silent on the pavement as I dashed into the alley. With my garments ripped

t that I frightened her. My pack needed me strong, not pursuing a human girl, yet I still wanted to get to her and explain. even if we were partners. She w

Marcus's name displayed on the screen as my phon

ng." They're keeping an eye on the c

h turned o

hey can smell your vulnerabili

is not necessary for me.

"With her, you're strong

to find any weakness in me. With the city lights fading, I drove back to my flat. I could still see Lila's face, her kind brown

on the wall caught my attention as I stood near my desk. She seemed to know what I wanted without asking, as shown by the flaw

yellow top. Her eyes darted around as if she were afraid, and she appeared exhausted. I'm to blame. My throat

ression solemn. Are you alr

iscuss the wolf or Lila from last night. Marcus arched a

rated now, sketching an automobile. My heart made a strange flip every time she tucked her hair behind her ear. I

ded, attempting to sound natural. H

eeking for something. Was she aware that I was the one last night? My wol

." It took all of my willpower not to tur

us came in after knocking. He sat down and said, "We need to talk a

"I understand. Last

Lila? She cannot be kept in

lled. She is a person. She

already in it." "Fa

w was I going to protect her? She would flee if I told her the truth. Victor'

sk and silently drew. Like a rope binding me to her, I felt that tug each time I went past. It ached, but I chose to ig

cting strangely." She is af

ss. She's all right. just putt

a buddy of mine. Tell m

ere is nothing wrong

hed as they gazed at me. Was she informed about the wolf

arrived. Even though her eyes were sleepy, I felt that spark again as she glanced at me. It was on

. I wanted to add that I was the wolf and that

t, "Thank you." She spoke softly, like

wever, I remained behind and watched her go. The air seemed thick, as if a storm were about to arrive

emained still. Inside, my wolf raged, eager to transform. But before I could, a third wolf with black hair and ruby eyes sprang out of the darkness. Confounded, the o