Whiskey.“What are you?” he asked me, his head again tilted to the side as he studied my face. He held no malice or fear in his intense gaze, only confusion and curiosity. But wait, he asked ‘what’ am I, not ’who’ am I. Does that mean he can tell I am not a normal human? I didn’t answer his question, instead, I tried to get a read on him. I breathed in through my nose, taking in his scent and emotions. He was confused, but his scent was filled with pain and anguish. He was tormented, like he was grieving. His scent was like warm ocean air, with hints of citrus. I realised I was staring blankly at the man when a chuckle fell from his pink lips.“I can see you scenting me, little she-wolf, have you figured out if you can trust me yet?” he asked teasingly. He was joking with me, playing even. He doesn’t know me, he doesn’t know that I am a threat, and yet he is so calm and fearless. Why? He leaned his face closer to mine and sniffed up the side of my neck, all the way to my cheek. His fa
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