Caden Albright's gaze was ardent as he watched her. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded softly. "Alright."
Evangeline let her gaze drift over to the pale-faced Thorne.
She suddenly leaned forward, her slender fingers pinching his chin. Her sly eyes curved as she gave him a mischievous smile. "Be good now, don't be angry. When I get back, we'll have a whole litter of cubs together, hm?"
The upward lilt of her voice was like a hook, causing Thorne's dark-green pupils to instantly contract. His entire body felt as if it had been struck by a powerful electric current, and a faint blush crept over his handsome features, even coloring the tips of his ears.
Evangeline was delighted by his reaction and laughed until she swayed.
With a flick of her fingers, she tied a storage bag embroidered with a large snake to Thorne's waist.
The black snake was coiled lazily, its crimson tongue half-extended. Its scales gleamed with a dark light, exuding an untamable arrogance.
