The air between Caleb and Selene was charged as they returned to the pack house. The warmth of Caleb’s kiss still lingered on her lips, but reality was already creeping in. What would the pack think? What would Lila think?
By the time they reached the clearing, the tension was palpable. Ava was waiting for them by the firepit, her arms crossed and a curious look on her face. She glanced between the two of them, her sharp eyes narrowing slightly.
“Where’ve you two been?” Ava asked, though her tone suggested she already had her suspicions.
“Just talking,” Caleb replied casually, but Selene could feel his nervous energy.
Ava raised a brow, her lips twitching as though she were fighting back a grin. “Talking, huh?”
Selene’s cheeks flushed, and she quickly busied herself brushing invisible
