DAMIEN
I slow my breathing, steady in and out, and watch her.
Sky’s golden wolf moves along the edge of the campus forest, her coat catching the light as she runs. Around her neck, a soft green glow swings with every step. I can’t look away.
I stay low, hidden, eyes fixed on her. She thinks no one knows about her midweek runs. She’s wrong. I haven’t called her. I keep telling myself it’s about distance and control, but it isn’t. It’s the necklace. Even in wolf form, she’s wearing it.
Kiana, her roommate, stands nearby, keeping watch. She runs her hand over Sky’s fur. Sky leans into her for a moment, then pulls away and heads deeper toward the trees. My body tightens. I need to get closer.
I stay crouched, muscles locked, careful not to make a sound. I hold myself still so she won’t s
