Chapter 35: SCENT MASKER

Edeline My heart skipped a beat as I looked up and locked eyes with his wolf, the elegant gray-and-white creature whose striking blue eyes seemed to pin me in place. His wide, playful grin—tongue sticking out just a bit—made him look so incredibly adorable that I couldn’t help but smile. “Shift, Percival. Did you find anyone? Did you run into trouble?” I whispered, my voice betraying the anxiety twisting in my stomach. Without a word, he shifted back into his human form. I quickly averted my gaze as his clothes, shredded from his last transformation, left him entirely naked. My eyes involuntarily darted back, and I couldn’t ignore the powerful, well-defined muscles of his physique. Every curve and ripple of his toned frame seemed to radiate strength and agility. My wolf, always so controlled, stirred restlessly within me, captivated by the sight. I had to clench my fists to keep her—and myself—in check. He sat down beside me, still naked, and took my hand in his warm grip. The sensatio