ARIA
A sharp breath left my chest as I nodded. He let go at once and stepped away. Cold air touched my skin.
So did a quiet sense of loss as I pulled my shirt back into place.
Hating how easily my body still reacted to him came just as fast. It was unwanted and familiar.
What did the other wolves always say? If one wolf still had a hold on you, the cure was simple. Sleep with another.
It wasn’t like I could get pregnant twice.
The thought made my stomach twist, and I pushed it aside. Turning my back on him, I climbed into the bed. Kael said nothing, but his stare stayed on me. It lingered. Sleep took a long time to come.
Morning light cut through the dirty window beside the bed. The space felt empty right away. Kael was gone. I rolled over quickly, heart jumping, but it wasn’t hi
