EVELARA
The impact of the suddenness hadn’t even faded when a low growl tore through the night.
Strong arms caught me before I could crash against the stone again. The scent of pine and woods wrapped around me like a second skin, and my breath hitched.
His body was rock solid against mine, warm and heated as he was pressing on me. His touch firm yet controlled, like a quiet storm.
My pulse thundered. I could feel every rise of his chest against my shoulder, every breath he took. Every beat of his heart…
“You shouldn’t be here.” His voice fell suddenly and startled me. His voice was low, rough, almost dangerous.
I swallowed hard, my heartbeat was out of my control, I tried to pull away, but his arm stayed around me, steadying me like I was made of porcelain. “I— I couldn
