Damon POVKalilah was approaching us, her lips peeled back in a sneer.I stared ahead, taking a step forward.“Kalilah, it’s Damon. Your mate.”She growled, low and dangerous, shoulders tensed like she was ready to pounce. But there—just for a second—I saw it. The flicker of hesitation in her eyes.“She is going to attack,” Caden muttered under his breath.I rolled my eyes. “Caden, that isn’t fucking helping so drop it.”“I’m just saying—”“You’re making it worse,” I snapped. “Shut up or back off.”Kalilah’s eyes flicked between us, confusion starting to edge into her expression. Her claws hadn’t retracted, but her stance shifted—less aggressive, more uncertain.“Kalilah,” I said again, voice lower this time. “You’re safe. No one here’s going to hurt you.”“Perhaps if you change into your wolf form, you can help her focus on your scent.”I looked at Caden, smirking. “Smart.”Without another word, I shifted into my wolf form. Instantly, Kalilah relaxed. Her eyes flickered in pain and e
Last Updated : 2025-07-22 Read more