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.

they ran into the park.

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forms–Nora’s sleek silver fur standing

coat.

“I’ll be the werewolf, and you’ll

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

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

was faster.

few times, she deliberately

tail wagging happily as she managed to

suddenly stopped and looked toward

me

in surprise.

eyebrow. “You want

Abby nodded eagerly.

to Nora, as if

for only a second before nodding. “Why

smirk tugged at Cole’s lips.

moment the

faster than she had anticipated.

his movements

power and precision,

moments.

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

in a long while, she felt truly

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over, weaving through the trees, her breath coming in short bursts,

Then-

Silence.

paused, ears

No footsteps.

lost

sudden weight slammed

soft grass, pinned

low growl vibrated through

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

emerald eyes staring down, their noses just

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