Heat and Rut
I tried to breathe in short, quiet breaths so he wouldn’t notice.
Kael stood by the door, watching me carefully. His eyes were dark and serious, and his fists were clenched tightly at his sides. “You smell much stronger now,” he said in a low voice. “Your heat is definitely here.”
“I know,” I said softly, turning my face away from him. “Just leave me alone.”
“I can’t,” he said, stepping closer toward me. “Your pheromones are everywhere, and they’re driving my wolf crazy.”
“Good,” I said bitterly. “Then you'll suffer like I do.”