Reborn as Betrayed Luna
It wasn't affection or warmth - it was a sharp, electrifying pulse of pure recognition.
Beside me, I heard Asher draw a sudden, ragged breath. He pressed a hand against his ribcage, his broad chest rising and falling as a low, soft whine escaped his throat – a sound his wolf made deep within his chest.
Asher winced, his golden eyes widening in shock as he pressed his palm harder against his tunic. His wolf had never whined before. It was an Alpha wolf, bred for dominance and battle, yet it was whimpering at my presence like a wounded creature seeking its home.