NICKOLAS

I stare at my mate, lying prone on the ground of my best friend's porch, confusion and concern flood my mind.. What the fuck is going on? My mind races with questions, but I push them aside for the moment, choosing to focus on helping her first.

Rushing over to her side, I quickly lift her up into my arms, a surge of adrenaline coursing through me as I take in her scent. It hits me like a wave, overwhelming my senses and leaving me momentarily disoriented. Why does she smell so ...