Chapter 26

Valerius's POV

The morning sun poured over the city like molten gold, carrying the faint tang of smoke and concrete. The world smelled alive, but even in its bustle, my senses picked out the familiar scent of Cerys, curled beneath her covers like a small fox, her breath soft and steady. I'd barely returned from my early patrol when the Moonglen Pack's group chat erupted again, vibrating her phone