Chapter 5
ALLARA
The backyard of my condo was dimly lit, and the fences were high enough to deter any prying neighbors.
Perfect.
I shucked off my scarf and shoved it into my bag. “C’mon, I haven’t got all night.”
I was trying to contain the rush of adrenaline rocketing through my system, but it was proving more difficult than I thought to tamp the runaway emotions back down.
“Yes ma’am.” He gave me a mock salute, and I rolled my eyes.
I could hear the thud of his heartbeat in his chest and his breathing picking up. My stomach tingled with anticipation despite everything. It had been... how many years since I’d shifted?
Too many.
I grinned, despite the situation that had led to this moment.
“A few ground rules,” he said, tugging off his jacket and tossing it to one side. “No hair
