Kimi's POV
Time stopped.
The entire world narrowed to Kolton's blazing red eyes staring into mine.
"Mate," my wolf whispered again, pure joy flooding through our bond.
For one perfect moment, everything made sense. The pull I'd always felt toward him. The way my heart raced whenever he was near. The electric shock when our lips touched at the party.
We were fated.
Destined by the Moon Goddess herself.
Relief crashed over me like a tidal wave. I wasn't crazy. I wasn't pathetic for loving him from afar.
The universe had chosen us for each other.
Kolton took a step forward, his nostrils flaring as he scented me. His wolf was responding too.
I smiled tentatively, hope blooming in my chest.
Then his expression changed.
The red faded from his eyes, replaced by something cold and horrifying.
Disgust.
"No," he breathed, shaking his head. "No, this can't be right."
My smile faltered. "Kolton?"
He stumbled backward like I'd slapped him.
