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.

delight as they ran into

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wolf forms–Nora’s sleek silver fur standing in contrast

coat.

Abby declared. “I’ll be the werewolf,

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

a small head start before chasing her across the field. The little

was faster.

times, she deliberately let Abby escape.

wagging happily as she managed to evade capture.

she suddenly stopped and looked toward

me catch Nora!”

blinked in

eyebrow. “You

Abby nodded eagerly.

as if seeking her

for only a second before

at Cole’s lips.

moment the game

faster than she had

was overwhelming, his movements smooth and

power and precision, closing the distance

moments.

pounded as she leaped over a fallen log,

in a long while, she felt truly “alive“.

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the trees, her breath coming

Then-

Silence.

paused, ears perked, listening.

No footsteps.

she lost them?

could react, a sudden

soft grass, pinned beneath a strong

low growl vibrated through the air.

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

wolf loomed over her, his emerald

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