CHAPTER 17--The Scent He Can't Forget I’m still sitting on the edge of my bed, breathing slow, letting the masking spray settle into my skin. The room is quiet, still, safe. Sylvie’s presence has finally stopped pacing, her tail flicking in slow, controlled arcs.He didn’t follow. You’re fine.I exhale once.Then— A knock.Sharp. Firm. Authoritative.I jump before I can stop myself, heart slamming against my ribs. Sylvie snaps upright inside me, not panicked—steady, grounding.Alara. Breathe. It’s not Adrian.Another knock. Lower. Measured.I know that rhythm.Aldrich.I stand, wipe my palms on my jeans, and cross the room. My pulse is still too fast, but Sylvie keeps me centered.Open it.I unlock the door.Alpha Aldrich stands on the other side, posture straight, expression unreadable, eyes taking in every detail of my face in a single sweep. He doesn’t push his aura. He doesn’t crowd the doorway. He just looks at me like he already knows something happened.“Alara,” he
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