FAYE
I was still trying to make sense of it—still stuck on that question, turning it over in my head.
Then my gaze snapped back through the crack in the door.
Alexander had gone still.
His head turned slightly toward the door.
Toward me.
My breath caught.
He knew I was there.
Of course he did.
A low, restless energy stirred deep inside me.
My wolf, Nova.
Go in, Nova snapped. They’re talking about you like you’re not even in the house.
My fingers curled slightly against the door.
I didn’t move.
Alexander’s gaze lingered for a second too long, and I knew that look. I knew what could come next.
He could call me in.
Right now.
Drag me into the room, make me stand there and answer them—to their faces.
Part of me almost wanted him to.
Let him, Nova pushed, her tone rising. Let
