Seeing Meret as he walked toward her, all dressed in a way he couldn’t resist, he felt his body react instantly, his wolf stirring restlessly inside him.

He couldn’t help but wonder where she was going, and a pang of jealousy hit when he realized she was heading out. Was she meeting someone? Was that why she looked this good? “Hey, Meret,” he said pausing on his track.

“Hi,” Meret responded nervously. “You didn't tell me you were coming over..” she added, trying to change the ...