Page 40 of Night Sector

Shit.

What’s wrong?Lorcan immediately asked.

His asking that suggested he hadn’t been actively listening to my thoughts.

Thank fuck for that. The last thing I wanted or needed was for him to be aware of my worsening nightmares. Or the fact that my animal side seemed to fancy him.

My wolf is tracking you, I muttered.Sorry.

He didn’t reply, but I sensed his surprise.

Then he appeared in the distance in all his wolfish glory. Or I assumed it was him, as none of the other V-Clan shifters on the island were that size.

Well, except maybe Kieran.

But he was still busy with Quinn.

Giantdidn’t even begin to describe Lorcan’s wolf form. If there’d ever been any doubt of his Alpha status, this would clear that right up.

He stood on top of an ice block, his black coat glittering in the glow provided by the setting sun.

It was the middle of the afternoon, but we barely saw any sunlight here during this time of year. So I’d rather expected my wolf to want to bask in the setting rays. But no. She was far more interested in the majestic creature standing before us.

He turned toward us as we approached, his silky coat soft and smooth. I’d seen other Alphas in wolf form while visiting Blood Sector throughout the decades, but I’d never paused to admire one. That would have been a good way to be caught trespassing.

Lorcan tilted his head to the side.You’re up early. Another bad dream?

So much for him not knowing about my nightmares. But given how in tune he seemed to be with my mind, that didn’t surprise me. At least he didn’t seem to want to talk about them.

My wolf needed a run,I replied. Not that he deserved an explanation of any kind.Why are you up?The question left me in an almost awkward way.

Because I already knew the answer, which meant I was making an attempt at small talk, something I did not typically do. It was a waste of time, and I didn’t enjoy wasting time.

I’m checking the perimeter.

Why?I asked, voicing the question I’d pondered for weeks now.Why do you check the perimeter? It’s a protected barrier. No one can enter unless they’re an Omega or an Omega’s mate. I’ve explained this.

I didn’t mean to sound so snippy with him. It just sort of came out naturally.

Rather than reply, he trotted toward me and met my eager wolf on an ice block a little closer to sea level. She immediately butted up against him, making me cringe inside.

Sorry.I attempted to pull her back, but she growled in my head.I usually let my wolf lead.

He remained silent but lowered his head for my wolf and let her nuzzle his snout.

Seriously, stop,I chastised my animal.

But she was having none of that. She’d been craving this Alpha for weeks and fully intended to take advantage of this situation.

I groaned internally as she rubbed up against his side to scent off his sleek fur.

An apology formed in my mind, only to freeze as Lorcan released a low purr. My wolf practically melted in response, her snout pressing into his chest as she reveled in that hypnotic rumble.

Ugh.If I were in human form, I’d be bright red right now. Fortunately, my black coat couldn’t blush.

But inside, I was pretty much on fire. For a lot of reasons. Reasons I didn’t want to evaluate at all.

Do you want to join me on a perimeter sweep?Lorcan asked, his mental voice flat despite that alluring purr vibrating in his chest.