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We couldn't talk much over the din.

I stole glances at him whenever I could, still unable to believe that a gorgeous guy like Draven was interested in me.

“Do you have to return to work soon?” Draven asked.

I was tempted to say no, just to spend more time with him. I shook my head in answer.

“Why don’t we walk in the nearby park?” Draven asked.

“Sounds good to me,” I said.

As we strolled through the park, the cool breeze playing with our hair, I found myself reaching for Draven's hand almost instinctively.

To my relief, he didn't pull away. Instead, his fingers intertwined with mine, fitting together as if they were always meant to be.

"I wasn't having a good day, especially after I gave my report to the sheriff, but seeing you standing there made me happy," I confessed, wondering if I was oversharing.

Draven gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "Yeah? I did wonder if seeing me again so soon was... too much," he admitted.

"It wasn't," I reassured him.

"Oh, I forgot to mention, but Tim said we could pick your car up in a few days," Draven said.

I couldn't help but smile at the way he included himself in my plans without hesitation.

Could I call him my…boyfriend now? I knew we only met yesterday but being with Draven felt so right. So perfect.

“I also informed my lead alpha that I'll be staying here in Red Vine a little longer," Draven told me.

"Really? How did he react? Was he mad?" I asked.

"More concerned than mad," Draven admitted.

He released my hand and ran his fingers through his hair, looking a little frustrated.

"Concerned...about you and your control issues?" I asked.

To be honest, I did feel like I was worried about nothing. True, Draven's behavior last night frightened me a little.

For a moment there, all hell was about to break loose, but he did manage to reel in his temper before anything happened.

"That and...an old enemy is looking for me," Draven admitted.

"An enemy?" I looked at him in alarm.

Draven touched my cheek, and I couldn't help but lean into his touch like a needy puppy.

I ought to be more ashamed of myself, but I wasn’t. Draven’s hand felt so big and warm.

"Yeah, there's so much I want to tell you, but I haven't talked about what happened to me other than Zane, my lead alpha," Draven admitted.

I felt a little disappointed, but the haunted look in Draven's eyes gave him pause.

"Is this enemy the reason why your control is shaky?" I asked.

Draven nodded. "This enemy, is he or she dangerous?" I asked.

"Absolutely, but Belladonna Payne is thousands of miles away," Draven said with a shudder.