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2025-04-12 08:01:02The glaciers stood vast and unyielding, their icy peaks stretching high into the heavens, glistening under the pale light.
Beneath them, crystalline waters flowed, cold and pure, untouched by time. The air was crisp, biting against the skin, and the silence was heavyโalmost sacred.Yet, hidden beneath the frosted surface of serenity, tension crackled like lightning in a storm, waiting to unravel.And then, it did.Hayden's scream shattered through the frozen expanse, a wretched sound that broke through the heavy silence with such force that the ground itself seemed to tremble.The jagged walls of solid ice groaned, splintering under the weight of his anguish before they cracked apart in violent succession.Chunks of ice fell like shards of broken glass, cascading around them in a deadly downpour.Ishaan moved first.Without hesitation, he lunged, grabbing Hayden by the waist just as another mass of ice crash
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Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 117
A deep, gasping breath tore through Ohasโ lungs as he jolted awake. His body trembled violently, his tailโonce blackened and rotten with the curseโstriking against the frozen ground. But something was wrong.The pain that had been his constant companion for years wasโฆ gone.His mind reeled, trying to grasp the agony that had shaped him, the sickness that had made his every moment unbearable. But there was nothing. No burning under his skin, no black veins creeping through his flesh, no suffocating weight pressing on his chest. Instead, there was only exhaustion, a hollowness that left him gasping for air.His vision swam as he tried to adjust to the blinding reflection of the glaciers. Ice walls towered around him, jagged and pristine, no longer a prison but a reminder of what had just happened. He blinked rapidly, his pulse hammeringโHayden.His body reacted before his mind could fully register the sight. H
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-13Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 118
Ohas' golden-hazel eyes shone with an intensity that had never been there before. It was almost a year later and the sickness that had once drained him of his strength, his will, his very life, had vanished. His skin was warm again, no longer cold and brittle, no longer laced with the veins of the curse that had once gripped him. He was whole. He was alive.And right now, he was watching Hayden move above him, his gaze locked onto the way his mate's sweat-slicked body trembled with every bounce.The sight was mesmerizingโHayden, flushed and radiant, his long hair clinging to his back and chest in damp waves, eyes hooded and lips parted as he panted. Every movement sent a rush of pleasure between them, a slow, teasing drag of heat that had Ohas gripping Haydenโs hips with reverence.He was healing well, but Hayden still insisted he drink the disgusting bitter concoctions he had prepared. Ohas had refusedโuntil his cunning mate
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-13Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 119
Five years later...The sun hung low over the courtyard, casting golden light over the lush garden. The once-pristine flower beds were now in ruins, trampled by three mischievous little troublemakers who slithered around, their dark, mamba-like tails blending into the foliage.Their giggles filled the air as they played, completely unbothered by the destruction they left in their wakeโuntil a sharp voice rang out."Get out of my garden!"The triplets froze, exchanging wide-eyed glances.โUh-oh. Papa is angry,โ one of them whispered.Without hesitation, all three turned and bolted, their little tails dragging leaves and dirt behind them as they raced toward the house.A moment later, Hayden slithered out, his movements fluid and graceful despite his irritation. His hair was pulled into a loose man bun, but a few strands framed his sharp features, sticking slightly to his forehead from the heat of the e
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-14Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 120
The moons hung high in the sky, casting mixed hues over the dense jungle, the scent of damp earth and blooming nightflowers thick in the air. A soft breeze rustled the leaves as Imara slithered through the shadows, her long, pale hair shimmering like silk against the deep green of the foliage.She knew he was near before she even saw him.A strong arm shot out from the darkness, wrapping around her waist and pulling her against a warm, solid chest. Imara gasped, her hands instinctively pressing against the hard muscle beneath her palms.โYouโre late,โ Irvin murmured, his voice rich and low, vibrating through her.She huffed, tilting her head up to meet his gaze, the moonlight catching the sharp planes of his face, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. His hair, usually tied back, was loose in places, strands framing his angular jaw.โI had to be careful,โ she whispered, though her pulse quickened from more than just the secrecy
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-14Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 121
Shadows stretched long and deep as he and his brothers, Rakesh and Arora, stepped past the towering stone archway marking their home.The courtyard was alive with movementโeight younger siblings darting around, their laughter bouncing off the walls like echoes of a time when the triplets had been just as carefree.The youngest two had somehow clambered onto their fatherโs thick, coiled tail, giggling as Ohas lazily let them swing back and forth. Their mother, Hayden, sat nearby, sharp eyes flickering over them, his gaze like a predatorโs waiting for the right moment to strike.Irvin had barely taken three steps before Haydenโs head snapped toward him, his pupils narrowing.โIrvin.โThat was it. Just his name. And yet, it sent an entire chill down his spine.Rakesh and Arora immediately took a single step back, clearly knowing what was coming. Hayden lifted a finger, curling it in a slow, beckoning motion. โCom
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-15Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 122
Amira's entire body locked up. She could handle a scolding. She could handle Ishaan's wrath. But Dhruv? Her father would lock her up. Her heart pounded as Ishaan pressed further, his voice a dangerous hiss. "You know what he'll do, donโt you?" he hissed. "You wonโt see the outside again without his permission. Heโll make sure you never slither a single inch past the borders unless he allows it." Amira's throat went dry. Ishaan wasn't bluffing. She knew her fatherโs overprotectiveness was nothing short of suffocating. If he found out she'd been sneaking around with Imaraโif he even suspected she was involved in something recklessโhe would lock her up. Panic surged through her. "Uncle, please," Amira whispered, gripping her arms. "I swear it wasnโt like that. I just... I was just making sure Imara was okay." Ishaan exhaled sharply through his nose, nostrils flaring. "You are just as reckless as she is," he snapped. "If you value your freedom, Amira, you will stay out
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-17Tangled In Scalesย ย ย Side Story (The Bikers I)
The clinic smelled like antiseptic, faint traces of lavender from the recently cleaned floors mixing with the sterile scent of medicine. It was a familiar scent, one Hayden barely noticed anymore.The night shift was slower than usual, leaving the halls eerily quiet, the fluorescent lights casting cold, clinical glows along the polished floors.Outside, the city hummed with life, but inside, time felt still, the silence broken only by the occasional beeping of a heart monitor or the hushed voices of nurses making their rounds.Hayden moved through the hallways at a steady, unhurried pace, clipboard in hand, while Ashwin trailed behind him, scribbling down notes with the practiced ease of someone used to his older brotherโs rhythm.โYouโre slowing me down,โ Hayden teased, glancing over his shoulder.Ashwin shot him a flat look. โIโm writing everything down so you donโt forget.โHayden smirked. โThatโs what nurses are for, huh?โAshwin rolled his eyes but didnโt argue. They both knew Ha
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-17Tangled In Scalesย ย ย Side Story (The Bikers II)
The clinic had long since settled into a comfortable hush. The fluorescent lights hummed faintly, casting sterile glows on linoleum floors. The rhythmic beeping of heart monitors, the occasional rustle of papers at the nursesโ station, and the distant murmur of a late-night television in the waiting room were the only reminders that life continued beyond these walls.But inside Room 17, the world had narrowed to the two of them.Hayden stood at the edge of the hospital bed, arms crossed over his chest, his white coat unbuttoned and slightly rumpled from the long shift. His dark eyes were sharp, calculating, yet threaded with something dangerously close to amusement.โYouโre not dying,โ he stated, voice flat.Ohas, lounging against the pillows, tousled curls framing his face in careless disarray, pouted like a petulant prince. His golden-honey eyes gleamed under the dim lighting, half-lidded in mock distress.โBut I could be,โ he countered, pressing a hand over his chest with theatric
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-17
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Tangled In Scalesย ย ย Side Story (The Bikers III)
The clinic was silent, but the tension inside those dimly lit rooms was anything but.Ashwin barely had time to catch his breath before Ishaanโs hand tightened around his throat again, just enough to remind himโthis wasnโt a game he was going to win. Ishaanโs grip was firm, possessive, his other arm still wrapped around Ashwinโs waist, keeping him exactly where he wanted.โYou like that, little snake?โ Ishaan rasped against the shell of his ear, his voice dripping with smug satisfaction.Ashwin trembled, his fingers curling around the cool sheets of the hospital bed, desperate for something to hold onto. His body was caught between the unrelenting heat of Ishaan behind him and the cold air brushing over his skin, an unbearable contrast that made him shudder.Ishaanโs hand drifted lower, skimming over Ashwinโs stomach before gripping his hip hard enough to leave fingerprints. โYouโre shaking,โ he murmured, amusement laced in his voice. โI havenโt even started yet.โAshwin bit his lip,
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย Side Story (The Bikers II)
The clinic had long since settled into a comfortable hush. The fluorescent lights hummed faintly, casting sterile glows on linoleum floors. The rhythmic beeping of heart monitors, the occasional rustle of papers at the nursesโ station, and the distant murmur of a late-night television in the waiting room were the only reminders that life continued beyond these walls.But inside Room 17, the world had narrowed to the two of them.Hayden stood at the edge of the hospital bed, arms crossed over his chest, his white coat unbuttoned and slightly rumpled from the long shift. His dark eyes were sharp, calculating, yet threaded with something dangerously close to amusement.โYouโre not dying,โ he stated, voice flat.Ohas, lounging against the pillows, tousled curls framing his face in careless disarray, pouted like a petulant prince. His golden-honey eyes gleamed under the dim lighting, half-lidded in mock distress.โBut I could be,โ he countered, pressing a hand over his chest with theatric
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย Side Story (The Bikers I)
The clinic smelled like antiseptic, faint traces of lavender from the recently cleaned floors mixing with the sterile scent of medicine. It was a familiar scent, one Hayden barely noticed anymore.The night shift was slower than usual, leaving the halls eerily quiet, the fluorescent lights casting cold, clinical glows along the polished floors.Outside, the city hummed with life, but inside, time felt still, the silence broken only by the occasional beeping of a heart monitor or the hushed voices of nurses making their rounds.Hayden moved through the hallways at a steady, unhurried pace, clipboard in hand, while Ashwin trailed behind him, scribbling down notes with the practiced ease of someone used to his older brotherโs rhythm.โYouโre slowing me down,โ Hayden teased, glancing over his shoulder.Ashwin shot him a flat look. โIโm writing everything down so you donโt forget.โHayden smirked. โThatโs what nurses are for, huh?โAshwin rolled his eyes but didnโt argue. They both knew Ha
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 122
Amira's entire body locked up. She could handle a scolding. She could handle Ishaan's wrath. But Dhruv? Her father would lock her up. Her heart pounded as Ishaan pressed further, his voice a dangerous hiss. "You know what he'll do, donโt you?" he hissed. "You wonโt see the outside again without his permission. Heโll make sure you never slither a single inch past the borders unless he allows it." Amira's throat went dry. Ishaan wasn't bluffing. She knew her fatherโs overprotectiveness was nothing short of suffocating. If he found out she'd been sneaking around with Imaraโif he even suspected she was involved in something recklessโhe would lock her up. Panic surged through her. "Uncle, please," Amira whispered, gripping her arms. "I swear it wasnโt like that. I just... I was just making sure Imara was okay." Ishaan exhaled sharply through his nose, nostrils flaring. "You are just as reckless as she is," he snapped. "If you value your freedom, Amira, you will stay out
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 121
Shadows stretched long and deep as he and his brothers, Rakesh and Arora, stepped past the towering stone archway marking their home.The courtyard was alive with movementโeight younger siblings darting around, their laughter bouncing off the walls like echoes of a time when the triplets had been just as carefree.The youngest two had somehow clambered onto their fatherโs thick, coiled tail, giggling as Ohas lazily let them swing back and forth. Their mother, Hayden, sat nearby, sharp eyes flickering over them, his gaze like a predatorโs waiting for the right moment to strike.Irvin had barely taken three steps before Haydenโs head snapped toward him, his pupils narrowing.โIrvin.โThat was it. Just his name. And yet, it sent an entire chill down his spine.Rakesh and Arora immediately took a single step back, clearly knowing what was coming. Hayden lifted a finger, curling it in a slow, beckoning motion. โCom
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 120
The moons hung high in the sky, casting mixed hues over the dense jungle, the scent of damp earth and blooming nightflowers thick in the air. A soft breeze rustled the leaves as Imara slithered through the shadows, her long, pale hair shimmering like silk against the deep green of the foliage.She knew he was near before she even saw him.A strong arm shot out from the darkness, wrapping around her waist and pulling her against a warm, solid chest. Imara gasped, her hands instinctively pressing against the hard muscle beneath her palms.โYouโre late,โ Irvin murmured, his voice rich and low, vibrating through her.She huffed, tilting her head up to meet his gaze, the moonlight catching the sharp planes of his face, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. His hair, usually tied back, was loose in places, strands framing his angular jaw.โI had to be careful,โ she whispered, though her pulse quickened from more than just the secrecy
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 119
Five years later...The sun hung low over the courtyard, casting golden light over the lush garden. The once-pristine flower beds were now in ruins, trampled by three mischievous little troublemakers who slithered around, their dark, mamba-like tails blending into the foliage.Their giggles filled the air as they played, completely unbothered by the destruction they left in their wakeโuntil a sharp voice rang out."Get out of my garden!"The triplets froze, exchanging wide-eyed glances.โUh-oh. Papa is angry,โ one of them whispered.Without hesitation, all three turned and bolted, their little tails dragging leaves and dirt behind them as they raced toward the house.A moment later, Hayden slithered out, his movements fluid and graceful despite his irritation. His hair was pulled into a loose man bun, but a few strands framed his sharp features, sticking slightly to his forehead from the heat of the e
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 118
Ohas' golden-hazel eyes shone with an intensity that had never been there before. It was almost a year later and the sickness that had once drained him of his strength, his will, his very life, had vanished. His skin was warm again, no longer cold and brittle, no longer laced with the veins of the curse that had once gripped him. He was whole. He was alive.And right now, he was watching Hayden move above him, his gaze locked onto the way his mate's sweat-slicked body trembled with every bounce.The sight was mesmerizingโHayden, flushed and radiant, his long hair clinging to his back and chest in damp waves, eyes hooded and lips parted as he panted. Every movement sent a rush of pleasure between them, a slow, teasing drag of heat that had Ohas gripping Haydenโs hips with reverence.He was healing well, but Hayden still insisted he drink the disgusting bitter concoctions he had prepared. Ohas had refusedโuntil his cunning mate
Tangled In Scalesย ย ย 117
A deep, gasping breath tore through Ohasโ lungs as he jolted awake. His body trembled violently, his tailโonce blackened and rotten with the curseโstriking against the frozen ground. But something was wrong.The pain that had been his constant companion for years wasโฆ gone.His mind reeled, trying to grasp the agony that had shaped him, the sickness that had made his every moment unbearable. But there was nothing. No burning under his skin, no black veins creeping through his flesh, no suffocating weight pressing on his chest. Instead, there was only exhaustion, a hollowness that left him gasping for air.His vision swam as he tried to adjust to the blinding reflection of the glaciers. Ice walls towered around him, jagged and pristine, no longer a prison but a reminder of what had just happened. He blinked rapidly, his pulse hammeringโHayden.His body reacted before his mind could fully register the sight. H
