ing a refined and sophisticated presence. His skin was unusually pale,

hinting at an untamed nature lurking beneath the surface. One look at him, and

gendary" Aidan Moore. For a brief momen

He had broad shoulders and stood tall,

, Nicole finally release

he wolf continued to stare fiercely at Nic

Aidan called out to th

Aidan, settling obediently at his feet. The wolf even nudged at the hem

oments ago, now behaved like a tame pet obeying its master. Never before

vely, slowly slinking towards the exit. As it reached the door, it cast on

ips; she understood perfectly-th

th quiet dominance. His lips moved slowly, forming a stat

erous, powerful enough to suf

t. She hadn't expected him t

icole answered without hesitation, "

appeared delicate, petite, almost fragile;

doubted someone so small could subdue an animal like the wolf

y disconnected from the delicate girl now standing before him. He

he room thickened. The moment Aidan had stepped inside,

icole realized something undeniable-the wolf's

. But the cold look in his eyes conveyed o

osed the distance between

ing off a frantic rhythm inside her chest. A buried memory surfaced abruptly. It reminded he

ftly and securely into his hold. Before she realized it, he'd lifted her effortlessly and pres

hold. She'd believed years spent isolated in the mental hospital had hardened

y. Moreover, she'd lost her virginity five years ago; if a man as proud as a M

ying an arrogant amusement edged with cold disdain. "Your family is really willing to do anything for

k like that, Mr. Moore. You're not going to die anytime soon, and I'm not

air around his finger, expression cool a

ring me?" His words slid out smoothly, a dan