MIKA
I stood outside the mansion, trying to keep my cool as Ryan, one of the pack guards, continued speaking. His voice was just a background hum at that point, because I was far too distracted by the situation. I was here for a purpose, but my thoughts were spinning in different directions, mostly because of Jay.
When I first saw him coming toward us, my heart skipped a beat. There was something about him, the way he carried himself with such confidence that caught me completely off guard. His sharp jawline, his intense eyes, and that calm, composed manner made it hard to focus on anything else. He was so… handsome. Very handsome. It wasn’t just his looks either—there was something in the way he moved, a quiet strength that made my pulse quicken.
I had to pull myself together. I can’t
