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.

squealed in delight as they ran

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

coat.

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

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

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

was faster.

few times, she deliberately let Abby escape.

her tail wagging happily as she

and looked

Help me

in

raised an eyebrow. “You want

Abby nodded eagerly.

as if seeking her

second before nodding. “Why not?”

smirk tugged at Cole’s

moment the

fast–far faster than she had anticipated.

overwhelming, his movements smooth and

precision, closing the distance

moments.

over a fallen log, dodging

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

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weaving through the trees, her breath coming

Then-

Silence.

ears perked, listening.

No footsteps.

lost

sudden

grass, pinned

vibrated

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

her, his emerald eyes staring down, their noses just inches apart.

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