*Kryzen*
“Wish us luck," I said to Briella and Alyna as Roy and I prepared to leave the house for our meeting with Alpha Thorne and Luna Arboria.
“You boys don't need luck," Alyna said goodnaturedly, sending a smirk our way.
I just rolled my eyes, my expression softening when Briella rose from her spot on the couch to skip over to me.
I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her against me. I marveled at how right this felt, having her in my arms this way. She fit against me as if she was made just for me.
Briella tightened her arms around my waist. I could feel the desperation in the embrace. She looked up at me, her green eyes wide and serious. “Be gentle," she told me. She bit her lip, and her eyes went down to my chest. “These people have a special bond with their companions. I
