Caden Albright's expression was gentle. He started to step forward, but his feet suddenly froze.
He stared intently at the Beast Spirit Flower blooming on Evangeline's forehead. A flicker of joyous surprise ignited his amber eyes, which gleamed in the morning light. "Eva, you..."
His voice, usually so tender and intimate, now held a nearly imperceptible tremor.
The corners of Evangeline's eyes crinkled. Her smile was like a spring breeze. "That's right. Our family is getting a new little cub."
Hearing the words "little cub," Nix went still.
He slowly raised his gaze, his eyes inching over the floral mark on Evangeline's forehead. A startling darkness and deathly stillness roiled in his uncanny violet eyes. A moment later, he turned and left the bamboo house.
A faint, dark fragrance was all that lingered in the room.
Caden Albright paused, his gaze meeting Lachlan's in midair. An obscure, turbulent undercurrent swirled in both their eyes.
