(Alnitak)
After our training session, I should have gone to my room and changed but I went straight to Amaia's.
Today, she will be alone in her room so I don't want her to be scared. Deep in my heart I know it's just an excuse.
In reality, my wolf and beast are both on the edge, desiring her.
Like a gentleman, this time I knocked on her door. Not that I would have minded seeing her beautiful body, but I have to restrain myself, not scare her away.
To my surprise Amaia is awake. Her pet grackle sits on her shoulder, rubbing its wing on her cheek.
A sense of sadness and the scent of something rotten welcome me.
What's that fading smell?
"If I may spend the night here?" I ask, winking at her and she softly smiles.
"Come!" Her arms open for me which makes Zevran swoon and fall on his belly, his tail wags excitedly.
"I am sweaty," I warn her, reaching for the back of my shirt and pulling it off, throwing it aside.
