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

coat.

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

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

small head start before chasing her across the field. The

was faster.

she deliberately let Abby

laughed, her tail wagging happily as she managed to evade

and looked toward

me

in

eyebrow. “You want me to

Abby nodded eagerly.

turned to Nora, as if seeking her

for only a second before

at Cole’s lips. “Alright

moment the

fast–far faster than she

presence was overwhelming, his

black wolf moved with power and precision, closing the

moments.

she leaped over a fallen log, dodging his attempts

a long

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

Then-

Silence.

ears perked, listening.

No footsteps.

lost them?

could react, a sudden

the soft grass, pinned beneath a strong

vibrated through

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

loomed over her, his emerald

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