Nolan's POV

John’s escape ignited a fierce anger in Viviana. She let out a furious growl and lunged forward, desperate to sink her teeth into him once more. I stepped in and blocked her path.

Denied her target, Viviana redirected her rage toward me. Her golden eyes glowed with that strange, unnatural light, both captivating and dangerous.

I didn’t want to hurt her. I stayed on the defensive, moving carefully to find an opening where I could restrain ...