Chapter 68

"George?"

I took a shuddering breath, leaning closer into the wall as if it would make me disappear. I was utterly thrown off my feet, there were so many questions running around in my head.

What was he doing here? Why was he here?

Most of all, why was he looking at me like that. George blew out a breath, running his fingers through his salt and pepper curls. When those striking silver eyes fell me, my breath caught in my froze,

"What are you doing here?" I asked slowly, cautious, "Do you know the penalty if I'm caught with a male wolf?"

He cleared his throat before answering, "Trust me, I'm aware of this. But I had to come, Dahlia said you needed my help."

My head whipped around, searching for any listening ears.

"Don't worry, I scouted the area. We're safe, you can talk."

My eyes narrowed even further, normally I would feel butterflies unfurling in my stomach at his throaty voice but now...I felt nothing.

He placed a hand on my shoulder and I stiffened, "You're having difficulty evi