River POV
"Control yourself," I said to myself. It had been my idea, my desire to be here, but obtaining her permission had been a significant milestone. No matter how strong my longing was to lose myself in her, I needed to focus on the present moment and appreciate the fact that she was allowing us to share a shower.
Her nervousness was palpable, a subtle tension emanating from her every move. This level of intimacy was new to her, hindered by past anxieties that had prevented her from fully experiencing adult relationships. Despite already having claimed her body, her lycan instincts urged her to connect. Yet, there was more driving her now - her own desire to forge a meaningful connection.
When she entered my home gym earlier, I had caught a whiff of her arousal, igniting a wildfire
