Caden growls low and deep in his chest before pulling me into a kiss that crackles with barely restrained electricity. I deepen it, wrapping my arms around his neck, fingers threaded into his hair as if the two of us might burn away if we let go. His grip tightens around my waist like he needs me rooted to him or the whole world might shift off its axis.
But then—someone dares clear their throat behind us.
We both pause, still tangled together, eyes locking with a silent shared annoyance.
The interruption? None other than the Alpha and Luna of the Canon Pack. They look thunderous, seething with outrage, puffed-up pride in the place where wisdom should’ve been.
Luke appears at my side in an instant, jaw tight, eyes worried. I raise an eyebrow, still seated firmly in Caden’s lap, still c
