Evander's POV
As I led her deeper into the forest, the night wind moved calmly around us, but I felt anything but calm. My chest was tight, and every step felt heavier than it should have been.
Her hand brushed close to mine more than once, so close I could almost feel the warmth of her skin. My wolf stirred, restless and urging me to close the distance. But then, the thought that she was married stopped me.
I had fought enemies without flinching, yet that one truth kept me from reaching for her.
Still, she walked beside me with a quiet grace, her braid swaying against her back, her gaze catching mine every few steps. Curiosity lingered in her eyes, but she didn't question me, and that made it harder to breathe.
I told myself to remain composed. I was the prince, the Alpha, the man w
