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

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

coat.

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

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

across the

was faster.

she deliberately let

wagging happily as she managed to

she suddenly stopped and looked

me catch Nora!”

in surprise.

an eyebrow. “You want me to join?”

Abby nodded eagerly.

as

for only a second

small smirk tugged at Cole’s lips. “Alright then.”

moment

than she had anticipated.

was overwhelming, his movements smooth and effortless.

black wolf moved with power and precision, closing

moments.

pounded as she leaped over a fallen log, dodging his attempts to pin

long while, she felt truly

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through the trees, her

Then-

Silence.

ears

No footsteps.

lost them?

could react, a sudden

onto the soft grass, pinned beneath a

vibrated through the

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

wolf loomed over her, his emerald eyes staring down, their noses just

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