Dominic POV**
I step closer to her, watching her reaction to make sure she’s okay with this. She doesn’t move, just stares at me. Slowly, I see curiosity and even a tenderness take the place of the fear in her gaze. I move closer, one step at a time, until I’m right next to her. My wolf nudges her hands as he lays his head in her lap. Lyra reaches out a tentative, shaking hand, finally resting it on top of my head.
Her fingers sink into the soft fur and my wolf sighs contentedly as she pets us. It feels so good to feel her touching us. Her hands move more, stroking over my ears and down my back. My wolf and I close our eyes as she continues weaving her fingers in my fur. I want to hop up on the couch and curl around her. Or better yet, roll over and let her have her way with me. But I kn
