A Man in Her Room

As much as I hated admitting it, Nimue looked stunning even in her simple black dress. Her hair flowed gracefully as she walked gently down the stairs.

Just then, her gaze met mine and it seemed like time stopped. Her eyes squinted at first but soon enough, she looked as entranced as I was.

I couldn't help grinning and gave her a wink, but that caused her to look away in embarrassment. She was probably still furious that I'd seen her naked, but I had no regrets.

The dinner went just the way I expected it at first, with Nimue not following my instructions and bringing drama with her. My father ignored her rude remarks all through, but I knew my old man well enough to know that she'd touched a nerve or two.

When Dad brought up the mating ceremony and the incident with the young males of the pack, I knew shit was about to get real.

I tried to act calm, but how could I when he stared directly at me while talking about 'wolf-repellant powders'? Damn it, I told that bitch Lucille to be c