Ethan's POV
I could hardly contain the smug grin on my face as I watched her sign the contract.
The pen trembled slightly in her fingers, not enough for anyone else to notice, but I did. I always noticed things like that about her. The hesitation she tried to hide. The way she lifted her chin as if daring the world to challenge her decision. She had always been like this, proud even when cornered, fierce even when wounded.
Joke's on her if she thinks I'm going to follow the rules she made.
Stay away? No physical touch? No interference? The words echoed in my head like a personal challenge. Minutes ago, my wolf had nearly torn through my control just from standing too close to her, from breathing her in. Her scent wasn't just tempting—it was maddening. Familiar in a way that m
