He's gorgeous, Lyra said, blunt about it. Look at him. That jaw. Those shoulders.
Not now, Lyra.
The first thing I noticed was his scent. Every Alpha carried a distinct scent, but this was unlike anything I had encountered before. It was a powerful trace of sandalwood that was strangely calming.
My wolf, who had been restless moments ago, settled almost immediately.
Why do I suddenly so alive, she said, half to herself, almost bewildered by it. I haven't felt like this in months. Lyra whimpered.
I shifted closer to the opposite door, leaving as much space between us as possible.
Neither of us spoke and outside, I did not realize someone hiding inside a parked SUV had quietly raised a camera as the car disappeared into the night.
The drive passed in complete silence as I focused on
