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The rhythmic beeping of a machine was the first thing I heard. Slowly all the other sounds started flowing into my ears. Almost way to loud for me to even hear.My eyelids felt heavy, like weights were tied to them. Like they refused to open but I forced them open. The bright white of the hospital room made me wince as every beam of light bounced around. The memories hit me all at once. Andrew’s grip around Eli’s throat, his eyes filled with rage. I had felt it through our bond, like a wildfire spreading through my veins. The anger so powerfull it felt like it was eating away at my flesh. Burning me from the inside out.I sat up quickly, but before I could fully move, a hand pressed down gently on my shoulder.I turned, ready to defend myself, only to meet those familiar eyes.Alex.I hadn’t seen her since my mother’s funeral.“You okay?” she asked, concern dripping from her voice.“I’ve been worried sick about you. Andrew called me the moment you disappeared. We've been looking for
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"I'm so happy you're home."Andrew’s voice was soft, but the warmth in his tone caught me off guard. His lips pressed gently against my forehead, a stark contrast to the raging storm I had felt through our bond just before I passed out.Something was off.I blinked up at him, confusion clouding my thoughts.He was acting... cheerful.Like nothing had happened. Like he hadn't nearly ripped Eli’s throat out moments ago.I turned my head to Alex, my brows furrowing. "Alex, how long was I out?"She glanced at her watch and then back at me. "About an hour, I'd say."An hour?I expected days. Maybe even weeks, considering how exhausted I felt. And how Andrews mood did a complete 180.My eyes flicked between Andrew and Eli.Andrew stood there with that unreadable expression he wore so well. Almost like he was keeping something from me.Eli, on the other hand, shrugged dramatically. Feigning innocence. "What?" he askedI narrowed my eyes at him before shaking my head."So, how you feeling, si
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After explaining everything to Alex, I turned my head. Catching the growing smirk on Andrew’s face.It wasn’t just a small smile. It was beaming.His eyes practically sparkled with amusement, something I rarely saw from him.I narrowed my eyes, crossing my arms. "Alright, what is with you today?" I asked, tilting my head, unable to ignore it anymore."You seem over the moon for some odd reason. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining, but..." I trailed off, giving him a pointed look."An hour ago, you were about ready to rip my brother’s throat out."At the mention of the word brother, Eli’s grin widened slightly.He was still getting used to it. No, we were still getting used to it.But something about the way his chest swelled with pride made my heart warm.Andrew, however, just let out a deep chuckle. He threw his arm over my shoulders, pulling me into his warmth, and placed a soft kiss on my cheek."Because, baby," he murmured against my skin, his lips curling into a smirk, "we ju
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“I’ve got to go,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper as I stood up.I needed to get out of here. I needed space to breathe. Space to think.But before I could take a single step, Jeremiah’s hand wrapped around my wrist.The movement was swift and it threw me off balance.My feet stumbled causing me to fall right into his chest.My breath hitched as his arms instinctively wrapped around me, steadying me against his warmth. His scent wrapped around me like a cocoon, seeping into my skin. Tempting me even further. putting me in a haze.I tilted my head up, meeting his gaze.His eyes locked onto mine, swirling with something unspoken.Maybe Awe.Maybe Longing.Maybe Love.In a split second.His lips crashed into mine.It was not a hesitant kiss. It was not unsure.It was the kind of kiss that spoke of lifetimes.Of familiarity.Of .... I missed you.And for a moment, I let myself melt into it.I let myself drown in the way his lips molded to mine, how perfectly they fit together, lik
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