n the alley his dark gaze, the smirk that didn't quite reach his eyes, and th

in the shadows. But the truth gnawed at me: there was something abo

tely avoiding the usual shortcuts. Maybe it was curiosity or may

rned the corner

is time, the streetlight caught more of him. His eyes... they glowed faintly i

etrayed me by racing. He smiled slow, deliberate, unnerving. "And yet, here you are."I took a careful step back, but

pered. "There's something abo

ighing every word. "You don't understand bec

?" I asked, my voice

Not even my pack. Not even the people I trust. But you..." He stepped closer, clo

hat made my heart skip. Someth

There was a danger in his eyes, yes but also an intensity, a pro

ding here," I said, tr

ce low and intoxicating. "Curiosity brought y

ut the truth hovered o

uman scent I couldn't describe it. Wild, sharp, intoxicating... like danger

to the shadows like smoke. But his eyes... they lingered in

u again, they

wn, I knew

ld be afraid. But one thing was certain I