Zeph's POV
I don't go to the dorm as intended. Instead, I wait for Kestrel outside the rink, my breath fogging in the cold night air. The temperature's dropped, and I know she didn't bring a jacket. The thought of her shivering out here makes something protective twist in my chest.
Xander grumbles within me grudgingly. "You gonna tell her the truth? About her wolf?"
I shake my head, jaw tight. "Not yet…It's too risky for her to know."
"Man, you can't keep her in the dark forever."
"I know," I snap, then soften my tone. "I know…but not tonight. Not when she's just starting to trust me."
He shuts the link with a knowing growl that pisses me off because he's right. But what the hell am I supposed to say? Hey Kestrel, surprise, you're not human and oh by the way, your wolf is powerful en
