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At first, I stare at Kassian, my chest tightening with a whirlwind of emotions—bafflement, astonishment, and confusion. His presence feels like an unspoken storm, raw and unrelenting. I can’t make sense of him standing here, disheveled and trembling, but it’s not just his unexpected arrival that throws me off. It’s the unfiltered intensity radiating from him.His red-rimmed eyes bore into mine, wild and untamed, and for a moment, I’m frozen under their weight. A strange warmth blooms deep in my chest, spreading outward like the first rays of sunlight breaking through storm clouds. I don’t understand it, but it feels impossibly alive, almost intoxicating.Before I can process the sensation, a smile creeps onto my face, unbidden and strange, curling my lips upward in a way I barely recognize. My fingers twitch against his cheek, our tangled hands radiating an electric charge. A tingly sensation spreads from where his face rubs against the back of my hand—a soft, deliberate friction that
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Lynette’s POVThe soft clinking of the spoon against the ceramic cup is the only sound breaking the heavy silence in the room as I stir the tea. The faint hum of the heater drones on in the background, barely audible over the steady rhythm of my own heartbeat. The faint citrusy aroma of freshly squeezed lemons mingles with the delicate sweetness of honey, the sharper scent of Kassian’s sweat and the earthy spice of his cologne—creating a calming scent that fills the air. It’s almost ironic how soothing it is, given the storm of emotions swirling inside me.“Here you go, one cup of my sweet lemon tea,” I say brightly, my voice a little too cheerful to hide the nervous flutter in my chest. I place the cup carefully into his waiting hands, and for a brief moment, my fingers brush against his as he takes it. The contact is fleeting, but it sends a strange warmth skittering up my arm, igniting a tingling warmth that lingers on my skin.“Thanks,” Kassian murmurs, his voice low and gravelly.
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“My parents got married for business,” he begins, his voice low and rough. The words come out strained, as if he’s dragging them from the depths of a painful memory. “It was never about love. Just an alliance to strengthen the family… bonds.” His eyes darken, and I swear I can feel the weight of his anger ripple through the room.“They fell in love—or at least, my mother thought they did—until she found out my father was cheating on her just months after their marriage. The betrayal killed her. Not physically, not at first. But it broke something inside her.” He pauses, his jaw tightening as a muscle in his cheek twitches.The faint hum of the heater fills the silence between us, and I become painfully aware of the way his fingers curl tightly around the armrest.“Of course, we had no idea about the affairs. Not until he walked into our lives one day with his new wife—and two daughters. One of them just a year younger than me, the other five years younger.”The bitterness in his tone
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“My parents got married for business,” he begins, his voice low and rough. The words come out strained, as if he’s dragging them from the depths of a painful memory. “It was never about love. Just an alliance to strengthen the family… bonds.” His eyes darken, and I swear I can feel the weight of his anger ripple through the room.“They fell in love—or at least, my mother thought they did—until she found out my father was cheating on her just months after their marriage. The betrayal killed her. Not physically, not at first. But it broke something inside her.” He pauses, his jaw tightening as a muscle in his cheek twitches.The faint hum of the heater fills the silence between us, and I become painfully aware of the way his fingers curl tightly around the armrest.“Of course, we had no idea about the affairs. Not until he walked into our lives one day with his new wife—and two daughters. One of them just a year younger than me, the other five years younger.”The bitterness in his tone
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The moment Kassian’s and my lips touch, a low moan escapes both of us, the sound reverberating in the quiet room. His lips are soft but insistent, moving against mine with a perfect mix of control and need.Heat floods my body, pooling in my core as his hands slide from my arms to cup my face. The world blurs around us, every sensation narrowing down to the feel of his lips, his breath, his touch.He tastes warm, intoxicating, and I’m lost in him before I even realize it.The kiss deepens, his mouth opening slightly as he pulls me closer. A low, guttural noise rumbles in his chest, and I feel it vibrate against me. His hands move, one sliding to the small of my back while the other tangles in my hair, his fingers grazing my scalp.My thighs clench involuntarily, the rush of desire coursing through me almost unbearable. My breaths come faster, heavier, matching the rhythm of his. The pressure between my legs builds, and I shift slightly, trying to ease it, but it only makes it worse.H
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The soft hum of the SUV’s engine fills the silence as I lean my head against the cool glass of the window, watching the cityscape blur past. Raindrops streak the glass, catching the faint glow of the streetlights as we speed toward the studio. The muted sound of tires splashing against wet pavement creates a steady rhythm, blending with the low buzz of the heater. I close my eyes briefly, letting the faint scent of leather and Elliott’s cologne in the front seat fill my senses, but it does little to settle the turmoil within me.For days now—four, to be exact—I’ve been plagued by thoughts I can’t seem to escape. Kassian has found a way to infiltrate every corner of my mind, and it’s driving me insane. It’s not just his face, though that alone is enough to leave me breathless. It’s everything about him: his presence, his voice, his scent.Even in my dreams, he haunts me.The wet dreams are the worst. Each one is more vivid than the last, leaving me shaken and dissatisfied in ways I can
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An hour later, the studio is in full swing. The lights overhead cast a warm glow, illuminating the sleek furniture and the vivid backdrop displaying the show’s name: “Inside with Nellie”. The faint murmur of the crew’s movements blends with the occasional snap of a clipboard or the shuffle of papers. The scent of coffee lingers faintly in the air, mingling with the floral perfume of one of the assistants bustling past.I sit in a quiet corner, my legs stretched out on a stool, scrolling through my phone while waiting for the show to begin. My fingers brush idly against the smooth surface of the screen, but my focus is on the voice crackling through the phone.“Are you absolutely sure Nellie won’t ask any personal questions?” Zalie’s voice is sharp with concern, carrying a distinct note of worry.“She promised she wouldn’t,” I reply, my tone reassuring. “And you know Nellie—she’s too fearless and nonchalant to lie about something trivial like that.”Zalie’s silence on the other end is
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The interview went well—or at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Nellie asked all the expected questions about my health and the mysterious location of my treatment. I kept my answers vague, teasing the audience with the notion of a “secret haven.” Brushing those off felt easy enough.But then she asked about Rowan.The mention of him caught me off guard. My throat tightened, and for the briefest moment, my smile faltered. Nellie, ever perceptive, noticed and hesitated. Concern flickered in her eyes, and I could tell she worried she’d touched a nerve. “It’s not a sensitive topic,” I’d assured her with a light laugh, though the strain in my voice betrayed me.I told her the truth—or most of it. That Rowan and I were still friends, though things had gotten rocky before he… changed. Then, with a playful smile, I added that we were fixing it, even hinting at an upcoming “date.”The audience ate it up. Nellie beamed at my answer, the warmth of the crowd washing over us like applause
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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
