Caelan's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing as he asked, "Did you feel the wolf bond?"
I tried to play it cool, pretending not to know what he was talking about. "Feel what?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.
Caelan's expression didn't change, but his voice took on a deeper tone. "My wolf just told me that you're my mate."
I laughed awkwardly, trying to brush it off. "Oh, that's impossible. I'm human, it's not like...you know, wolf stuff applies to me."
But Caelan's eyes didn't leave mine, and I could feel the intensity building between us. I knew I had to get out of there, to escape the awkwardness that was growing thicker by the second.
I stood up, trying to make a hasty exit. "I should probably go," I said, but Caelan was quicker.
He reached out and grabbed my hand, his grip warm
