Kessler's POV

After my last encounter with Lyra, I decided to steer clear of her for two weeks, not wanting to find myself in another compromising situation.

My wolf, Dolph, yearns for her, and at times, he urges me to go to her room and check on her. As I approach her door, I sense her soft breathing, indicating that she is sound asleep.

I hesitate at her door, torn between my wolf's desire and my efforts to maintain distance. The conflicting emotions make every step closer feel like a ...