Unshielded

Nadia

My heart slammed against my ribs so hard it hurt. I was too proud to admit he was right, too proud to admit the idea of standing in front of him with nothing muting my scent made my stomach drop and my skin feel too tight at the same time.

“I’m not scared,” I snapped.

“Prove it then.” He leaned in just enough that I felt the warmth of his breath against my cheek. “Leave the bottle in the dra