That pull.
Different from what she felt with Rowan.
Less raw.
More… intentional.
Adrian didn’t overwhelm a space.
He occupied it.
And somehow—
That made it harder to ignore.
Lyra exhaled slowly.
“You’re asking questions that don’t concern you.”
Adrian tilted his head slightly.
“Everything here concerns me now.”
Lyra’s eyes narrowed.
“You decided that quickly.”
Adrian’s voice didn’t waver.
“I don’t hesitate when something matters.”
The words landed heavier than expected.
Lyra’s breath slowed slightly.
Because there it was again—
That quiet intensity.
Not loud.
Not forceful.
But steady.
Unyielding.
Her wolf stirred.
Not in warning.
In interest.
Lyra stepped closer before she could stop herself.
Just one step.
But it changed the distance.
Adrian didn’t move.
Did
