Alexander POV
The soft growl that escaped Ella's chest was so quiet it was audible only to me, but there was no mistaking it. My instincts flared, and I couldn’t help myself—I pulled her a little closer, feeling her warmth pressed against me.
Without letting her go, I murmured, "It seems your wolf might be awakening already."
At my words, a wide, disbelieving grin spread across her face. "That's true," she whispered, her eyes bright with wonder.
Her excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help returning her smile. Slowly, I loosened my hold, the tension between us melting away as her excitement took over. When she finally stepped out of my arms, the cold air rushed in, and I felt an odd emptiness without her near.
I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched Ella take in thi
