Chapter 30

Chapter 30 - Cornered by Desire

I stood frozen in the bathroom, my heart hammering against my ribs like a trapped bird. The door had barely closed behind Kaelen when it swung open again. I expected the intern, but instead, Kaelen reappeared, his eyes no longer their usual piercing blue.

They glowed crimson red.

"K-Kaelen?" I stammered, backing up until I hit the sink counter.

He locked the door again with deliberate slowness. "Not quite."

Understanding washed over me in a terrifying wave. This wasn't just Kaelen – his wolf had partially taken control. Zeth. The most dominant, aggressive alpha wolf in the territory.

"What are you doing?" My voice came out embarrassingly high-pitched.

He stalked toward me with predatory grace. "Finishing what we started."

"We didn't start anything," I protested weakly.

A dark chuckle escaped him as he closed the distance between us. "Lying doesn't suit you, little fox."