Kaius’s breath came in sharp bursts as he took heavy, determined steps into the nursery, his heart hammering so fiercely it felt as though it might rip free from his chest. His hands clenched at his sides, his entire body tense, his senses hyper-focused, following the invisible yet undeniable pull that guided him deeper into the room. His wolf, Zeus, was practically vibrating with energy inside his mind, a mix of anxious anticipation and overwhelming emotions that Kaius could barely contain.
With wild, searching eyes, he scanned the room, moving past rows of small cribs and beds, his gaze darting from one child to another. His pulse roared in his ears, drowning out everything but the unshakable instinct that was telling him, leading him, toward something he could not yet see.
And then…
