Jayden's jaw tightened, his chest rising and falling as he stared at Ava. Her smirk never faltered, her eyes glowing faintly with that dangerous blue.
He scoffed, feigning calm. "You're wrong. I don't know what you think you saw, but I'm human. Just human."
Ava tilted her head, her lips curving wider as if she were toying with him. "Don't even think of trying that." Her tone sharpened, cutting through the snowy silence. "I saw your eyes before the explosion. Golden, pulsing, primal. And it's more than just the eyes..." she stepped closer, her aura brushing against him like static.
"I can feel your energy. Even through this game, it bleeds through. That's not human energy. Don't test me."
Jayden's throat went dry. For once, he didn't have a quip ready. He stood frozen, silent, mind racing in a thousand directions.
He considered brushing her off, ignoring her, maybe even logging out right there. But then something struck him. "Wait! She knows lycans exist."
