The Third Person's POV
Julian's shift in behavior made Kierra worry.
Was he pulling away from her?
Her wolf whined in agitation, feeling the subtle withdrawal of him.
Desperate to reclaim his attention, she shifted closer, her leg deliberately brushing against Julian's slacks in a slow friction.
Julian's jaw tightened. "Kierra. Stop it..."
But Kierra wasn't about to back down. She looped her arms around his neck, pressing her soft curves against his broad chest.
Julian clamped his hands around her waist, trying to push her away.
He was an Alpha, built on control, but it was still hard for him to resist.
His grip tightened.
"Kierra," he growled, the vibration low and dark in his throat.
A triumphant flush crept up Kierra's pale cheeks.
Tilting her head, she caught Julian's
