The tension
ar was so thick flike I could choke on it Roman was watching t with that piercing, ice–blue game his stance effortlessly dominating the space between His presence was suffocating, pulling me into a whirlwind I didn’t know how to escape
“Who do you like now?” His voice was calm on the surface, but there was a dangerous edge beneath it that made my stomach twist
fraze fighting the urge to lash out or break down. My feelings, the ones I’d guarded for years, were crashing against the walls id built. His words
something inside
away from him, frustration and hurt bubbling up. “You’re senously asking me that?” My voice cracked slightly, and I hated how raw I sounded
His sharp eyes softened just enough to taunt me. He tilted his head, his tone alight with mockery. “Little Wolf, why aren’t you speaking?” He caught
his thumb and forefinger, lifting my face like I was some wayward pup.
“Stop it” I slapped his hand away my chest heaving. Standing abruptly, I put as much distance as I could between us, my feet pacing across smallsce of my living room. My emotions tumbled out before I could rein them in
Don’t you know already? Don’t you feel it? I didn’t care about you, if I wasn’t worried about being a burden to you, do you think I would’ve left you?
Would I have endured three years away from from the only person who ever made me feel safe?
The words spilled out like water from a dam finally breaking. I didn’t care about the tears that blurred my vision or how much my voice trembled
Roman didn’t answer. Instead, he moved with infuriating calmness, advancing toward me as if drawn by some invisible force. Before I could retreat further he grabbed my wrist and yanked me into his arms with a force that left no room for resistance
est was cut off as his lips descended on mine, silencing every argument, every word still caught in my throat.
The kiss was nothing Eefd expected. It wasn’t gentle was possessive, overwhelming and demanding, as if he were trying to claim every piece of
through me. My hands pressed against his chest, weakly at first, but then my fingers curled into his shirt, holding onto him and everything he was. His arms tightened around me, anchoring me to him in a way that left me breathless.
ack, his forehead pressed against mine, those piercing blue eyes softened in a way that stole any remaining fight I had left..
Tm sorry he murmured, his voice rough and unsteady. “I didn’t want to force anything. I just had to know–had to make sure” He pulled me closer
his lips brushing my temple. “You’re mine. Do you understand that, Scarlett? Mine. And I’ll wait for as long as it takes until you’re ready to accept this
The tears I’d held back for years cascaded down my cheeks. All the walls I’d built to hold myself together shattered in that moment. Hugging him tightly I let the years of pain, longing, and love I couldn’t suppress pour out freely.
Time sipped by as Roman held me, his larger frame enveloping me completely. Exhaustion washed over me, wrapping me in a strange sense of safety I hadn’t felt in years. Eventually, sleep took me, the last thing I remembered was the feeling of his fingers gently brushing through my hair
When I woke up, the sun was gone, replaced by soft moonlight filtering through the curtains. I could hear movement beyond my bedroom door, and my throat felt dry. Silently, I padded out into the hallway still disoriented from sleep
The sight that greeted me stopped me in my tracks Roman stood in the dim light, a towel slung low around his hips, his muscular upper body glistening with droplets of water that skimmed along the sharp lines of his abs and chest
My face heated instantly, my pulse racing uncontrollably Cora, my wolf, howled enthusiastically in the back of my head, her excitement echoing in ways i desperately tried to suppress.
“Enjoying the view?” Roman’s voice was low, teasing, and entirely too dangerous for my weak, sleep–hazed state.
Itned not to look directly at his torso–at all the hard planes and curves that made him undeniably, breathtakingly male. My gaze hovered somewhere around his collarbone before darting back up to meet his smirking face
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Homan groaned, breaking the Imated moment last not stepping way from me. His gaze dared surpivaly his wat georgsky concealed for
“Noeat tuning? be mattered sarcastically, releasing mos but keeping me close as he moved toward the dy
“Want Itried to catch his arm, but it was too late, Homan yarked the door open, reading a dish, and trans Vert
doorstep
Alexander froze. His eyes widened as they took in the sight before him–Rooman standing the
mound my waist.
What
hell is this?” Alexander’s shock twisted quickly into anger, his amber eyes flashing as his wolf stirred beneath
1, but his hand tightened slightly on my hip in a show
Homan’s expression was calen, almost bound, I
caned all the weight of his unyielding authority.
“Shut up,” Roman said flatly, his Alpha power vibrating in the air.
Alexander visibly flinched, his breathing uneven as Homart’s energy pressed down on him Gasping
overriding his caution.
“You’re doing this,” Alexander accused bitterly pointing a finger at me. “You’re letting Grace suffer just so you can break off him? His gaze flickered to Roman, and his jaw clenched.
I spoke for the first time, my voice icy and restrained. “Watch what you say, Alexander. That’s not why Hazelithers
Alexander’s frustration boiled over, and he stepped closer despite Roman’s looming presence. agree to anything–anything You have a
to the territories. Healing resources. I’ll dissolve the marriage and sever all ties with their packs. Just call Heel back to save Grace?
Before Alexander could take another step forward, Roman moved. His Alpha power surged across the room like a gasping for air.
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