The Wolf's Game
Kael’s chest glows in answer, a mirror to mine.
The light threads through the air between us, connecting the two marks in a shimmering arc.
“What the hell,” I whisper.
Kael’s eyes widen. “Aria, step back.”
I don’t move. The glow doesn’t hurt; it feels warm, almost comforting. Bubbles sits perfectly still, fur illuminated like spun sunlight. For a heartbeat, she looks nothing like a rabbit. There’s something ancient in her posture, something knowing.
The glow fades, but the silence it leaves behind feels charged.