Chapter 26

Gregory's POV

I was deep in sleep, my arms wrapped around her, her soft body pressed against mine, both of us warm and content after everything that had happened.

The bond between us was a constant hum in the back of my mind, comforting, but now, something stirred me awake.

It started as a subtle tickle, a familiar scent that grew stronger and more potent with each breath.

Her scent—thick and sweet, like the first night—filled the air, wrapping around me, making my blood run hot.

My wolf stirred inside, growling low, my body reacting instantly.

I shifted on the bed, trying to push the haze of sleep away, but the scent of her arousal had me fully awake in seconds.

My cock throbbed painfully hard, straining against her thigh, and my control frayed at the edges as the primal urge to claim her again surged through me.

I opened my eyes to find her next to me, her back arched slightly, hips shifting restlessly on the sheets.

Her face was flushed, lips parted as small, nee