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The meeting ends without me realizing it. One moment, I’m trapped in the whirlwind of my thoughts, and the next, chairs scrape across the polished floor, and people are gathering their papers.I stand slowly, unsure if I’ve agreed to the promotion plan or the contract involving Lynette. It all passed in a daze, leaving my chest heavy as I step out of the boardroom. The click of my shoes echoes off the glossy tile, the sound swallowed by the sterile chill of the hallway.I don’t have time to dwell on the meeting—or Lynette—for long. The next appointment, this one with associates in Asia, waits for me. I slip into my office, the familiar setup for a virtual conference already glowing on the large monitor.The screen flickers to life, revealing a series of sharp, composed faces. Their expressions, a blend of politeness and restrained impatience, set the tone for what’s to come. The meeting begins immediately, diving into logistics, profit margins, and the finer points of a new joint vent
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Lynette’s POVEveryone on set tells me I’m glowing. Maybe I am. My skin seems brighter under the warm studio lights, the golden hues catching every curve and feature. There’s a hum in the air, punctuated by bursts of laughter, the snap of camera shutters, and the occasional shuffle of fabric as the stylists move props.The studio hums with life, a symphony of scattered chatter, the faint hum of fluorescent lights, and the rhythmic shuffle of equipment being moved across polished floors. The air is warm, filled with the faint tang of fresh paint and the lingering aroma of coffee cups left on every available surface. Everything feels alive with movement and sound, but I can’t bring myself to care.I’m not thinking about glowing, or their compliments.No. I’m thinking about him.Kassian.Despite promising myself this morning to stop obsessing, I’ve already broken that vow a dozen times. My phone is practically glued to my hand more often than I’d like to admit. My thumb hovers over his m
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My body recognizes him instantly. Despite the tension crackling in the air, I melt into his embrace, my senses on high alert. The trembling in my limbs eases, replaced by an inexplicable sense of safety.His arms are strong, his grip firm, and his warmth seeps into my skin like a protective barrier against everything else in the room. And yet, the deadly aura radiating off him in waves keeps me on edge, a warning that the man holding me is far from safe.“Alpha,” Tyson murmurs quietly, the word loaded with respect and fear.The tone of his voice and the way he doesn’t meet Kassian’s eyes send a flicker of unease through me. Tyson’s broad shoulders shift subtly, his posture lowering into something that feels… submissive.But my focus isn’t on Tyson. It’s on the man holding me.The spicy undertones of Kassian’s scent—rosewood, sage, and cinnamon—wrap around me like a blanket. It’s intoxicating, familiar in a way I can’t explain, and I hate how my body instinctively leans into it. My han
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Kassian’s POVBlack and red. That’s all I see as my instincts take over, driving me to the one place I know I’ll find her—my mate. My fury boils hotter with every step, the weight of it coiled in my chest like a beast ready to tear its way out.I stomped out of my office earlier in a rage, probably startling half my staff into silence. Let them be confused; I didn’t care. All I could think about was her—the stubborn, infuriating, gorgeous woman who refused to stay out of my head. The one the universe thought fit to pair me with.Lynette.And now, she’s here with him.I can’t stop the growl that rumbles low in my throat. She’s mine, yet she’s parading herself around like she doesn’t know better.But that’s the problem, isn’t it?She doesn’t know.Fenrir, my wolf who’s been unnervingly silent for days, comes roaring to the surface. ‘Don’t even think about blaming her, Kassian!’ His growl pierces through my thoughts, sharp and biting. ‘She’s human! She doesn’t know!’‘Don’t defend her, F
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Kassian’s POVI sigh heavily as I trudge into my bedroom, the weight of the day pressing down on me like a stone. The faint hum of the air conditioner buzzes in the background, blending with the muffled ticking of the clock on the wall. The silence between these sounds feels deafening, amplifying the storm raging in my mind. My emotions churn, tangled and relentless, as my mind replays the way Lynette ran from me.At first, it had been almost amusing, her defiance sparking something unfamiliar and infuriatingly addictive within me. But as soon as I drove away from the studio, that fleeting humor dissolved into agitation and doubt.What was she thinking when I dragged her toward my car? The memory of her confused, angry eyes gnaws at me, clawing deeper the more I think about it. Even I know I treated her too roughly. She tried to start a conversation, her voice uncertain but willing to bridge the gap, and all I did was snap at her like a rabid animal.What if she grows suspicious? Wors
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Kassian’s POVDammit, I’m screwed.The mate bond is far stronger than I imagined—stronger than I remembered. The moment Lynette ran from me, I should have gone after her. I should have remembered how deeply the bond grips an alpha when their mate tries to escape.But I didn’t.At first, I thought I was fine. Fenrir was busy lecturing me, his growling voice keeping the instinct at bay. But as soon as I blocked him out, it hit me. Hard. The restless tapping of my foot quickly spiraled into anxious pacing, the need to move consuming me.Soon, I was jogging in place, the sharp edge of agitation crawling under my skin. My chest felt tight, my breathing uneven, my nails dragging through my hair like I could tear the chaos away. By the time I realized what was happening, it was too late.The bond had taken hold.Fenrir didn’t even have to force his way through my mental barrier—it shattered under the weight of the bond’s pull.Now, I’m a mess.Sweat drips down the sides of my face, soaking i
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I don’t give Lucian a second to react. With Fenrir roaring in my mind, I surge forward, my body moving with a speed and strength I barely control. My claws shoot out as I grab him by the neck, lifting him off the ground like he weighs nothing.My grip tightens, and my claws pierce into his skin, just shy of his windpipe. A thin trickle of blood slides down his throat, pooling at my fingers. Lucian claws at my wrist, his nails scraping uselessly against my skin. The sharp tang of fear mingles with the bitterness in his scent, making Fenrir snarl louder in my head. His gasps come faster, wet and ragged, as blood drips from where my claws pierce his neck. His wide eyes meet mine, pleading, but I don’t loosen my grip. I don’t care.“How dare you,” I snarl, my voice low and guttural, vibrating with rage, “walk in here and try to tell me how to take care of my pack?! Do you work yourself to the bone for this family? Do you protect them, provide for them, sacrifice everything for them?!” My
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Lynette’s POVThe sound of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” fills my living room, the lyrics weaving through the air as I sway to the rhythm. The bass vibrates faintly beneath my feet, the melody almost drowning out the distant hum of traffic outside.“Screaming, crying, perfect storms…”The song’s words resonate deeply, sinking into my mind like an old memory I don’t want to relive. I play it on repeat, letting the music consume me. There’s something so relatable about it—chaotic relationships, fleeting passions, and the thrill of the unknown. It’s me. It’s my life.I’ve never been one for real feelings. Dating was always for fun, never for keeps. I had only two official boyfriends before realizing I preferred the non-exclusive route. And yet, here I am, obsessing over a man who doesn’t even like me.What the hell is wrong with me?I shake my head, trying to dispel the image of Kassian’s sharp features and cold eyes. The music swells as I pick up the remote, my thumb hovering over the re
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The message stares back at me, the image burning into my eyes—a picture of myself, almost completely naked, clad in nothing but my panties. Below it, the words: We should meet up again, sugar baby.My hands tremble as I clutch the phone, and a cold sweat breaks across my skin. That pet name—sugar baby—slams into me like a freight train. My stomach twists violently. I know who sent this. One of them is back. One of the older men I swore I’d left behind, forgotten, erased. It isn’t just a message; it’s a threat.The air feels suffocating, thick and heavy. My mind churns with fragmented memories of my past—the choices I made, the things I did, the way I used to laugh about it all, brushing it off as fun, as easy money. The faces of men, much older than me, flash in my mind—predatory smiles, the way their hands lingered too long. I always thought it didn’t matter, that it wouldn’t follow me. But now, it’s back. And it’s here to destroy me.My legs feel weak as I stumble to the bed, collap
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I look at him, wide-eyed, but his eyes are still closed. “You shouldn’t feel up a man if you’re not ready for the consequences,” he teases, his voice a little rougher than usual.Mortified but not about to let him have the upper hand, I retort, lifting my chin and trying to sound confident despite the heat rushing to my face. “A man can’t lay so vulnerably next to a beast and not expect to get pounced on.”His eyes flutter open then, and my breath catches. The sunlight pouring through the window catches in his amethyst eyes, making them shimmer and swirl like living gems. They’re brighter than I’ve ever seen them, almost glowing, and for a moment, I forget how to breathe.He smiles, a lazy, playful grin that makes my heart skip a beat. “So, you think you’re a beast, huh?”Without missing a beat, I smirk back, wiping at my mouth in an exaggerated gesture. “A starving beast,” I say, letting my voice drop dramatically as I eye him like prey. “And you look way too delicious not to take a
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The meadow stretches endlessly before me, a vast sea of wildflowers swaying with the gentle rhythm of the wind. I’m sitting on a small rise, my knees pulled tightly to my chest, arms wrapped around them, as if anchoring myself to the serenity of this place. The sun bathes my skin in warmth, its golden light soft and soothing, while the breeze whispers through the air, rustling the flowers in waves that look like an endless, rippling ocean of color.I close my eyes and inhale deeply, letting the scents wash over me—a blend of sweetness, earthiness, and something distinctly alive. It’s intoxicating, grounding me in a way that feels like this meadow was made just for me. The soft fabric of my cream-colored dress brushes against my legs as I lower them, the georgette featherlight and almost teasing against my skin. I lean back, pressing my hands into the soft earth for support, and tilt my face to the sun. The warmth sinks deeper into me, and I let the soft hum of the breeze fill my ears,
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My throat tightens painfully, guilt crashing over me like a wave. I want to say more, to fix the crack in her voice, but the words stick, heavy and immovable. I glance at her hands again, noticing how her fingers clutch the wheel just a little too tightly, her knuckles pale against the black leather.“Lynette,” I say softly, my voice barely above a whisper. “Park the car first.”She doesn’t argue, doesn’t say a word. The car glides into a space near the house, the engine quieting to a low rumble before she switches it off. For a moment, neither of us moves. The air feels thick, heavy with unsaid words and emotions.Her hands fall from the wheel to her lap, and she turns her head slightly—not toward me, but toward the window. Her body is tense, her posture rigid, and the scent of her sadness—of her fear—grows stronger, filling the small space between us.My chest aches as I watch her, the sunlight catching the faint sheen of unshed tears in her ocean-green eyes. She doesn’t look at me,
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I can still feel the hollow ache from that day, the way her absence echoed in my chest. She ran so far, even relocating to another country. She got a restraining order, made it clear that I was nothing but a nightmare she wanted to forget.The only mercy she gave me was her silence. She never told anyone what I was. She took my secret to her grave.But her death still haunts me.I look down, my gaze falling to my hands, trembling slightly as the weight of the past constricts in my chest. I see her face in my mind, smiling one moment, then disappearing in the flames that took her life. Fenrir’s voice breaks through the haze. “You didn’t cause that, Kassian.”“She wouldn’t have been in that country if it weren’t for me,” The thought claws its way through my mind, as the hum of the engine fills the silence. The warmth in the car feels stifling, pressing against my chest like a hand wrapped around my lungs. “If I hadn’t told her, she wouldn’t have run. She wouldn’t have been in that fire.
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Her question punches through the warm stillness of the car, and I freeze, my body stiffening as the air grows unbearably heavy. My thoughts scatter, frantic and uncontrolled, as her words echo in my mind: Who’s responsible for Rowan’s death?The question is a blade, sharp and merciless, cutting through the fragile balance I’ve been clinging to since this all started. My fingers twitch, gripping my knees as if anchoring myself to the seat will somehow stop the panic clawing its way up my chest. For a moment, I can’t breathe, my lungs refusing to cooperate, and the soft hum of the engine feels deafening.I glance at her, but her eyes are fixed on the road ahead, her knuckles white against the steering wheel. The sunlight streams through the windshield, lighting up her features—the sharp line of her jaw, the way her frosty blonde hair shimmers like spun gold. Even now, with tension pulling her shoulders tight, her beauty is disarming, otherworldly. But her ocean-green eyes, anxious and g
