Chapter 174

Elodie’s POV

Kiernan’s hand brushed mine as we moved into the next classroom, subtle, deliberate, and enough to make my wolf flare without my brain fully registering it.

I ignored it, focusing on setting up my supplies while keeping one eye on him.

“So,” he murmured, leaning slightly close to see my canvas, “the teacher’s giving Sloane everything she could want, huh?”

I didn’t need to answer. Her