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

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fur standing in contrast

coat.

and hunter!” Abby declared. “I’ll be the werewolf,

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

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

was faster.

deliberately let Abby

her tail wagging happily as she managed

she suddenly stopped and looked

Help me catch Nora!”

blinked in

“You want me

Abby nodded eagerly.

Nora, as if seeking

for only a second before nodding.

smirk tugged at Cole’s

bolted the moment the

fast–far faster than she

presence was overwhelming, his movements

power and precision, closing the

moments.

she leaped over a fallen log, dodging his attempts to

first time in a long while,

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weaving through the trees, her breath

Then-

Silence.

paused, ears

No footsteps.

lost

a sudden weight slammed

the soft grass, pinned beneath a strong

vibrated

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

emerald eyes staring down, their

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