Kolton's threatening words sent a chill through Kimi's entire body. She sat motionless in her chair, unable to process the weight of his declaration. The warning hung between them like a blade - he was planning to take her away from everything she knew.
Her mind raced with possibilities, each scenario more terrifying than the last. What would her life become if she abandoned this pack and followed him into uncertainty? The thought made her stomach twist with anxiety.
A sharp burning sensation suddenly flared across her wrist, breaking through her paralysis. She jerked away from Kolton's grip, the pain cutting through her confusion.
Kolton released his hold on her hair as she pulled back. Kimi shot to her feet, her chair scraping against the floor. She couldn't meet his intense gaze as she struggled to find her voice.
"Stop saying ridiculous things, Kolton. What happened last night was nothing more than-"
