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 ran into the park.

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

coat.

be

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

small head start before chasing her across the field.

was faster.

deliberately let

laughed, her tail wagging happily as she managed to

and

me

blinked in

eyebrow. “You want me

Abby nodded eagerly.

turned to Nora, as if seeking her approval.

hesitated for only a second before

at Cole’s lips.

the moment the game

was fast–far faster than she had anticipated.

overwhelming, his movements smooth

with power and precision, closing the distance

moments.

she leaped over a fallen log,

first time in a long while, she felt

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taking over, weaving through the trees,

Then-

Silence.

ears perked, listening.

No footsteps.

lost

react, a sudden weight

the soft grass, pinned beneath

deep, low growl vibrated through the air.

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

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

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