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Darkbound Mate Chapter 45
A week has passed since my date with Kassian, and the grueling days on set have left me physically drained but no closer to peace of mind. Today, with some rare free time, I find myself craving an escape. At first, I thought staying at home would help, but the silence of my sprawling mansion feels oppressive, magnifying the whirlwind of thoughts I can’t seem to escape.Since the date, Kassian hasn’t called or texted. Neither have I. My pride refuses to let me reach out first. If he isn’t going to make the effort, why should I? I won’t chase someone who swings between being the embodiment of warmth and charm one moment and an aloof, impenetrable fortress the next.My chest tightens, frustration mingling with an ache I can’t shake. Why do I let myself endure this emotional tug-of-war? I like him. Maybe I even love him. Or maybe it’s just infatuation, a desperate yearning to resolve feelings that never fully bloomed.Or, worse, what if it’s something else entirely? What if my connection
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Quincy and I are in the kitchen, the soft hum of the stovetop blending with the rhythmic clatter of utensils. The air is heavy with the rich aromas of dinner—the smoky scent of sizzling vegetables, the sweet warmth of baking brownies, and the faint tang of something spicy simmering on the stove. It feels strangely comforting, like stepping back into a part of my life I’d almost forgotten.We’re catching up, sharing snippets of the years I’ve missed. Or rather, Quincy is doing most of the talking. She rattles on like a runaway train, her words tumbling over each other as though she’s afraid the silence might swallow her whole. I’m content to let her fill the space, listening as I carefully slice the brownies into neat squares, their edges still warm and slightly gooey under the blade.Quincy’s voice rises, animated and bright, as she recounts the girls’ antics—how much they’ve grown, their mischief, their quirks. It’s a warm, nostalgic flow of chatter that makes the kitchen feel cozier
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I bite down on the rising unease in my chest and quickly gather the brownies and muffins from the tray, carrying them to the dining table. The smell of chocolate feels oddly comforting, but it does little to ease the tension crackling in the air like an approaching storm.Quincy follows me, carrying her own plate of food, though her movements are shaky. Tears streak her face again as she sets the plate down with a clatter. Her sobs start to break free, and the sight of her crumbling is like a punch to the gut.I place a hand on her shoulder gently, trying to steady both her and myself. “Just calm down, Quincy. She has nothing on you.”Quincy shakes her head violently, fresh tears spilling down her cheeks. “She does!” she cries, her voice breaking.I crouch slightly so I can meet her eyes, my voice firm yet soothing. “Quincy, you are not ugly. You’re gorgeous and charming. Your blonde hair doesn’t make you ugly—it makes you the beauty you are now. And your eyes? They aren’t hideous. Th
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I rack my brain, my thoughts churning like a storm-tossed sea, trying to figure out what to do about this. The Tyson I know might not be who he is now, but why does it feel like all of this is some cruel trick? My chest tightens with the weight of it, a suffocating pressure that makes it hard to breathe. It’s not just because I’ve known him the longest—though that thought nags at me like a splinter in my mind. No, it’s something deeper. A conviction that Tyson would never betray Quincy.The room around me feels cold and lifeless. The faint hum of the refrigerator buzzes in the background, the air tinged with the aroma of food. The gray light from the overcast sky filters through the window, casting everything in muted tones, as if the world itself mirrors the heaviness in my heart.I’ve always admired their relationship. The kind of bond they share seemed impossible to me, a skeptic who scoffs at the idea of true love. But with them… I don’t know. Something about Tyson and Quincy made
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“Now,” I say, standing abruptly, “we need to do something about you.”Her brows knit together in confusion, but I don’t wait for her response. I head to her closet, the scent of lavender sachets mingling with the faint mustiness of unworn clothes. Quincy isn’t into fashion, and her wardrobe reflects it—practical, plain, uninspired. But hidden among the dull fabrics, I find a single piece that stands out. It’s seductive, strappy, and green—a shade I know Tyson loves.“Put this on,” I say, tossing it at her. She catches it, staring at it like it’s a foreign object.“Why?” she asks, her voice hesitant.“Trust me,” I reply, rolling my eyes when she doesn’t move. “Just put it on.”She struggles with the straps, and I sigh, stepping in to help her. As I fasten the last one, I can’t help but marvel at how stunning she looks. The dress clings to her curves in all the right ways, the green fabric making her skin glow. Her hair falls messily over her shoulders, but I take a curling iron and som
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I go downstairs for a glass of water, the sound of my bare feet on the wooden steps echoing in the stillness of the house. The faint hum of the refrigerator greets me in the kitchen, along with the earthy smell of freshly brewed tea that someone must have made earlier.Tyson stands by the counter, a glass of cold water in his hand. He doesn’t notice me at first, and for a moment, I just watch him. His presence is grounding, though it does nothing to lighten the ache in my chest.“Hey,” I murmur softly, my voice barely audible.He glances up, offering a faint smile. The warmth in it should comfort me, but instead, it only deepens the emptiness I can’t seem to escape.The kitchen feels colder than it should, the faint hum of the refrigerator filling the silence as Tyson looks at me from beneath his dark lashes. His innocent smile, paired with the casual way he sips his water, does little to ease the storm inside me. I smirk, masking the ache in my chest. “Somebody’s been busy with ‘acti
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Kassian’s POVLying on my bed, I stare at my phone, my hand braced under my head as my thumb swipes down to refresh the chat for the hundredth time. The screen remains stubbornly unchanged, her last read message glaring back at me like a taunt.It’s been two days since I sent it: “I miss you.” The moment I hit send, I realized what I was doing and tried to delete it, but Fenrir surged forward, wresting control of my body with a growl. ‘Let her see it,’ he had snapped, his voice brimming with frustration. A week without her had pushed him—and me—to the edge of sanity.If I’m honest, I didn’t want to stop him.It would be so easy to let her in. To tell her the truth and stop pretending to be someone I’m not. But I’ve seen what happens when you care too much, when you let someone get too close. They leave, or worse—they’re taken.Fenrir scoffs, his voice cold. ‘You’re scared.’‘I’m smart,’ I counter. Letting Lynette in would only give her the power to destroy me. And when—not if—she does
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The café smells of freshly brewed espresso, warm pastries, the faint, earthy hint of wood, and the scent and emotions of the people in the café. The bell above the door jingles as I push it open, and a gust of cool air follows me in, ruffling the edges of my jacket. Wooden tables, their surfaces worn smooth by years of use, reflect the muted golden light of hanging lamps. Outside, the faint patter of rain against the windows adds a softness to the hum of conversations and the occasional clang of cups. But none of it registers fully because she’s here.I see her before she sees me. Lynette sits at a small table by the window, her ocean-green eyes catching the afternoon sunlight, making them shimmer like glass over shallow waves. Her frosty blonde hair cascades over her shoulders in effortless waves, the pale strands glowing like spun silk. She looks up as I enter, and her cherry blossom pink lips curve into a smile so radiant it pierces straight through my chest.She’s not wearing make
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