I Won't Be Pushed Around

NORA POV

I kept running all through the night as my wolf couldn't stop howling in my head. I could sense her disappointment and also her hesitancy. She must have known I was hurting, thus she set aside her feelings toward Carlos.

It was almost dawn when I went back to the palace. I sneaked into my chamber, shutting the door behind me softly. I leaned against the doors, my chest heaving with exertion.

I couldn't believe I had let Carlos get to me like that. I had always prided myself on my control, my ability to keep my emotions in check.

But Carlos had somehow managed to break through my defenses. His words, his touch, had awakened something within me. I felt like I was losing myself, like I was drowning in my own desires.

I pushed away from the door and began to pace back and forth across the room. I needed to regain my composure, to remind myself of my duties. I couldn't let Carlos get the better of me.

As I paced, I felt my heart rate slow, my breathing steady. I was in control a