Chapter 161

Valerius's POV

I didn't exactly look any softer. Inside, I sneered.

Specimens? Ha. Why not just turn himself into one? Wolves see through each other instantly. I knew exactly what Toby's delicate intentions were, even if Cerys didn't. She had no clue he wasn't going to recklessly unravel the thread of attraction between us.

I pushed the cake toward her, masking the shadows flickering in my eyes. "