The morning light filtered through the thin curtains of the cabin, painting soft golden patterns across the wooden walls. The air smelled of pine and earth, crisp and untainted by the city. Birds chirped outside, their melodies weaving into the rustle of leaves. Unlike the constant hum of college life—cars honking, sirens wailing, the never-ending chatter of people—here, there was only silence. Peaceful, uninterrupted silence.
Nova lay still beneath the blankets, savoring the quiet. Her body felt weightless, her mind calm in a way it hadn’t been in months. Last night had been… perfect. She closed her eyes, replaying the moment she and Kade had kissed. It was more than just attraction. It was a pull, something deeper, something primal. Being around him, around his pack, it felt right—more
