Chapter 82: Seeking Warmth

Tyler cupped my cheek, his gentle warmth seeping into my skin. I leaned into his hand, my eyes closed as my lips brushed against his palm. My heart brimmed with an overwhelming sense of belonging. For the first time in my life, everything felt right. Like this is where I was supposed to be.

Tyler’s eyes searched mine, an unspoken question lingering in his gaze. He leaned in slowly, his lips meeting mine in a kiss that felt as inevitable as the waves crashing against the shore. The world around us faded into nothing. Oblivion. It was just him and me and this moment. This perfect moment.

This wasn't the mate bond I had felt before. This was something deeper and more profound. Something otherworldly. It was as if in that moment, I had found a missing piece of myself.

We lost ourselves in the kiss, the chill of the night forgotten as warmth radiated between us. His fingers caressed my skin, moving lightly down my arm.

He pulled away slightly. "You're freezing. We should go back inside," h