ALAINA’S POV:

“How long are you going to hide?” Kane’s deep voice filled the room.

His voice was a bit commanding. He sounded like an Alpha addressing a frightened wolf.

I froze where I crouched behind the curtains. His scent mixed with that of dominance. It brushed against my senses, making my wolf shrink back with both fear and recognition.

My heart beat faster to the point I could hear it echoing in my ears.

When I heard no more noise, I finally crawled out. I was still holding on ...