Lyra’s POV

I've had my heat for three days now. Kessler specifically instructed that I shouldn't leave the room, so Julie and Cara were here to help me.

Kessler comes looking lost and drained like he has many things on his mind. My heart aches for him.

Many times I ask what's wrong, but he gives me a forced smile and just says "Normal pack matters.”

We make love over and over again. The way he pays attention to my body, my cravings, my desires—it's way out of this world.

He helps me ...