The sound reverberated through the room, making me jump. I spun around, disoriented, my ears ringing. The door's sudden closure felt like a physical blow, trapping me inside. I frantically felt along the door, searching for a handle or latch, but my fingers found only smooth, unyielding wood.
The darkness seemed to close in around me, thickening into a palpable, suffocating presence. I was trapped, with no escape.
"Eiravyn." A low, velvety voice whispered, its gentle caress sending shivers down my spine. The sound originated from directly behind me, freezing me in place. My heart skipped a beat as I became acutely aware of the Lycan king's presence.
It started as a subtle tingle at the base of my neck, spreading like wildfire through every cell in my body. His aura enveloped me, a poten
