DANE'S POV

"Go away, Astrid," I commanded, but she didn’t listen. Instead, she lunged forward, throwing her arms around my neck, pulling me into a tight hug.

I could feel my control over my wolf slipping away more and more with each passing second, as it started to take over.

A deeper, louder growl rumbled from my chest, but Astrid didn’t budge. Her eyes locked onto mine, and the way she looked at me sent a cold shiver down my spine.

I tried to push her away, but ...