Derek stepped into Karina’s cabin quietly, his heart pounding in his chest. The faint scent that had been haunting him for days was stronger here, inside this small space. His instincts screamed at him that his second chance mate was near, closer than ever. And there she was—a woman with ivory hair, standing by the window, her back turned to him.
Before he could say anything, the woman whipped around, her purple eyes wide with panic. Without a word, she bolted towards the closet, slamming the door shut behind her. Derek froze in surprise, blinking at the closet as he tried to process what had just happened.
Did she just… hide from me?
A grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. Derek couldn’t help but find her reaction endearing. He walked over to the closet door and stood outside, leanin
