Standing in the parking lot, watching the traffic go by, Nielle gave a start of surprise when someone’s hand landed on her shoulder. Swinging around, her arm automatically raising in a defensive gesture, she laughed when she realised it was Kieran. He’d always enjoyed sneaking up on her, supposedly proving his superiority through his stealth.
“Ha! Caught you off guard again, Nielle!”
She playfully shoved his shoulder. “Kieran, quit doing that. You know I don’t like it.”
He simply grinned at her before enveloping her in bear hug. The hug lasted slightly longer than necessary and Nielle noticed that Kieran was sniffing her neck. Blushing, she realised that he was reacting to her being in heat and extracted herself quickly, all too aware of how things could easily be misconstrued.
Kieran
