Chapter 25 Growl Rising

• Friedrich’s POV
• The strong scent of Velvet’s exuberant lavender perfume lingers in the air making me nauseous. Her fingers trace circles across my chest, slowly and deliberately. I force my eyes to remain shut, holding my breath. My wolf bristles in protest, but I lie still, deliberating if I should move or just let this play out.
• Well, of course, she doesn’t stop. Instead, she inches closer, the warmth and softness of her body encroaching on mine. Her lips graze my ear sending an uninvited shiver down my spine. “Mhm, I know you secretly want me. Don't hold back, just claim me.”