As soon as he left, I felt a tightness in my chest and started to breathe heavily. I looked down at my hands, which were covered in Goosebumps. He was so close to me. I realized I shouldn't stay there much longer, as my wolf was growling and might chase after Eric if I lingered. Despite being stronger than Eric myself, my wolf was even more powerful than my human form. It would go wild and embarrass me.
I swiftly exited the room and made my way back to my house, reaching it within five minutes. Joe was having dinner at the table, and his mom invited me to join them.
"Why is your face so red? Did something happen?" Joe whispered to me, ensuring his mom couldn't hear. I touched my face and felt the intense heat. Joe had already guessed what might have happened from my flushed expression.
