GWEN
I woke up slowly, blinking into the soft glow of moonlight pouring through the window.
My body ached, but it wasn’t the kind of ache that made me groan or complain. It was a deep, lingering soreness that reminded me of everything that had happened last night.
The touches. The closeness. The feeling of finally being wanted.
I rolled onto my side, hugging the pillow to my chest.
For once, I didn’t feel like an outsider. I felt seen.
And by Conan, no less.
A smile tugged at my lips. Maybe this was the beginning of something new. Something good.
I stretched out under the sheets, muscles sore and heavy, but I didn't mind. My wolf was calm for the first time in days. Still and settled.
I sat up and reached for the blanket, only to realize how dark the room was. I glanced at the clo
