Third Person POV
Eric sprinted the last few feet up the hill and swept Estela into his arms, lifting her off the ground and spinning her in a wide circle. She laughed, clinging to him tightly, but their joyful reunion was cut short by the unmistakable sound of a low, jealous growl from behind them.
Estela leaned into Eric’s ear and whispered, warning thick in her tone, “Careful. He’s right behind us.”
Eric chuckled softly. “Why do you think I’m holding you so tight?” he teased, letting his hand trail slowly up and down her back, a subtle claim wrapped in affection. Truth was, he didn’t want to let her go. He’d been falling for Estela slowly, without even realizing it at first. It wasn’t until she left for the Nightfang territory that he felt the full weight of it—like she’d taken his he
