The world seemed to narrow down to this moment, this space between us where the air crackled with unspoken emotions. I felt as if I were standing on the edge of a precipice, teetering between the safety of my solitude and the unknown depths of what Harry was offering. My mind raced, a cacophony of conflicting thoughts and instincts.
Every fiber of my being screamed at me to run, to push Harry away and retreat behind the walls that had kept me safe for so long. But there was something else, a pull so strong it felt almost physical, drawing me towards him. It was my wolf, recognizing its mate, urging me to take the leap.
Before I could second-guess myself, before my rational mind could talk me out of it, I acted on pure instinct. I leaned in, closing the last few inches between us, and pre
