Chapter 67

Chapter 67

His sharp green eyes studied her, calm yet observant.

“You’re out alone?” he asked casually.

Nora hesitated before nodding. “Yeah. Just taking a walk.”

Cole didn’t pry. Instead, he glanced at Abby. “She’s been talking about you ever since that day.”

Abby nodded enthusiastically. “I told Uncle that you’re my hero! You saved me!”

Nora’s heart softened. She crouched down, ruffling Abby’s hair. “You’re very brave yourself.”

Cole watched them, his expression unreadable.

“Did you bring Alex with you?” he asked after a moment.

Nora shook her head. “No. He’s with his father.”

Something flickered in Cole’s eyes, but he said nothing.

Abby tugged on Nora’s sleeve. “Play with me?”

Nora hesitated.

She barely knew Cole. Staying longer wasn’t necessary.

Sensing her hesitation, Cole spoke.

“She doesn’t have many friends,” he said quietly, lowering his gaze. “She’s shy. But for some reason, she really likes you.”

He paused, then added, “If you’re free, would you mind keeping her company for a little while?”

Nora looked at Abby, who gazed at her with hopeful eyes.

And then she realized-

She didn’t want to be alone either.

“…Alright,” she said softly.

as they ran into the park.

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silver fur standing in contrast to Abby’s

coat.

“I’ll be the werewolf, and you’ll be

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

chasing her across the field. The

was faster.

few times, she deliberately

happily as

stopped and

me catch Nora!”

blinked in

“You want me to join?”

Abby nodded eagerly.

turned to Nora, as if seeking her approval.

second before nodding.

smirk tugged at Cole’s lips. “Alright

the moment the

was fast–far faster than she had

presence was overwhelming, his movements smooth and

large black wolf moved with power and precision, closing the distance between them in mere

moments.

a fallen log, dodging his attempts to pin her

time in a long while, she felt

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taking over, weaving through the

Then-

Silence.

ears

No footsteps.

she lost them?

sudden weight slammed

soft grass,

vibrated through

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

emerald eyes staring down, their noses just

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