Chapter 33

• Every cell in her body was ablaze. What was this man doing to her? Emotionally, she remained distant from him, but chemically, she was drawn to him. Her unplanned kiss with him in the hallway was a testament to that. It was maddening how his scent and gaze made her lose all self-control, letting her impulses take the reins. His touch elicited feelings in her she had never experienced before, and she had no idea how to rectify it. Perhaps he was indeed her mate, but she didn't feel that bond. She wondered if she had damaged it somehow when she had taken his brother's life. Maybe she was just emotionally shielding herself from future pain. Maybe Rajin was just meant for Mara, and Cain was not meant for her. Such instances were documented, but they were rare, occurring only once every millennium.
• Escaping Cain and his smug little smile, Cielo reached for her laptop in her school bag, plugged in her headphones, and nestled into a bean bag to watch a YouTube video on the day's lesson. It was a technique that helped her with this class. She didn't grasp her professor's teaching method, but she got the basics. This way, she could relearn and better understand the material.
• She felt her wolf stirring and pacing within her, a feeling of discomfort. It was a distraction, but she was glad to feel some movement. Her wolf had been lethargic since she last woke up. Initially, she thought it was due to the Wolfsbane, but that wasn't the case. The only lingering effect was a slight weakness. It was strange not to feel her full strength.