NORA
The sky outside had deepened into a velvety black, studded with stars that blinked like distant, cold eyes.
Time had slipped through my fingers, and now, night had firmly settled over Logan’s territory. A knot of anxiety tightened in my stomach as I realized the implications.
“Logan,” I began, my voice steady but urgent, “it’s late. I need to return to my pack.”
Logan’s relaxed demeanor vanished, replaced by a scowl that darkened his handsome features. “You’re leaving now?” His tone was sharp, laced with an emotion I couldn’t quite place.
I nodded, rising from my seat. “Yes, I can’t stay here overnight. Sylvester will be expecting me back.”
He took a step closer, his presence suddenly imposing. “Nora, you saved the pack yesterday. No one would dare question your actions now. St
