Chapter 62: Talon's PoV

After the long shower, I pulled Avalyn closer for another kiss. She was so sweet, I could spend the entire day in her room, just enjoying her body and forgetting about everything else.

But I was the Lycan King. I had duties to attend to.

"I hate to leave but I need to attend meetings... I trust Emily and Dawn will take care of you, right?" I whispered against her soft lips.

She nodded, hiding her face under her eyelashes.

Warmth filled me at the gesture. I could see her perfectly, yet she thought she was hiding the blush with her lashes. They were long and...