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24. The Lake And Adolphus
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“What are you doing?” she asked, her voice edged with suspicion. Adolphus didn’t answer right away. He dipped his hands into the water, cupping it before pouring it over her feet. Seraphina froze. His movements were slow, deliberate, and reverent. With each gentle pour, he rinsed away the dirt and tension that clung to her, his touch impossibly soft for someone so powerful, so destructive. “You don’t have to carry the weight alone,” he said finally, his voice low and steady. “You don’t have to bear the pain by yourself.” She stared at him, her heart twisting in her chest. “You’re the one who caused it,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “You’re the reason I have nothing left.” Adolphus paused, his hands stilling. When he looked up at her, his dark eyes were filled with a regret so raw it made her breath catch. “I know,” he said quietly. “And I’ll spend the rest of my life making up for it… if you’ll let me.” Seraphina’s throat tightened, her tears
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The older woman beside her reached out and patted her hand gently. “Don’t mind the girls,” she said kindly. “We’re glad you’re here, truly. It’s not every day we get to see someone from your world, and… well, it takes some getting used to on both sides, doesn’t it?” Seraphina nodded, grateful for the small gesture of understanding. She glanced down at the curtain in her hands, the repetitive motion of scrubbing starting to ease some of the tension in her chest. As the morning went on, the group fell into a comfortable rhythm, their laughter and chatter filling the air. Seraphina found herself relaxing, if only slightly, as the work distracted her from the storm of emotions still swirling inside her. But even as she scrubbed and rinsed, her thoughts kept drifting back to Adolphus—to the intensity of his gaze, the warmth of his touch, and the maddening way he seemed to unravel her without even trying. As the sun climbed higher, the women finished washing the las
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She closed her eyes, letting the heat seep into her muscles, washing away the tension that had been coiling inside her all day. For a moment, it felt as if the world outside didn’t exist. The water cascaded over her, and she leaned her head back, letting it soak her hair. But as the steam enveloped her, a strange sensation prickled at the back of her neck—a feeling she couldn’t quite place. Her eyes snapped open, her heart thudding as she turned her head sharply toward the doorway. And there he was. Adolphus stood leaning casually against the frame, his dark eyes fixed on her with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. His presence was commanding, magnetic, and wholly unnerving. “I didn’t think you’d be here,” he said, his voice low and laced with something she couldn’t decipher. Her breath hitched, and she instinctively moved to shield herself, though the frosted glass offered her some semblance of privacy. “What are you doing here?” she managed, her voic
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“Who am I even becoming?” she whispered aloud, her voice soft but laced with self-reproach.But as she said the words, something inside her clicked.Her gaze sharpened, and she straightened her shoulders, her fingers loosening their grip on the towel. I’m Seraphina Hunters.I come from a family of hunters, and I’m not some timid little girl who hides in bathrooms.She took a deep breath, her lips pressing into a firm line.She could feel her heart still hammering in her chest, but she forced herself to ignore it. She was brave. She had to be.With that thought, she reached for the door handle, hesitating only for a second before pulling it open.The cool air from the bedroom greeted her, raising goosebumps on her damp skin as she stepped out.The towel felt smaller now, more precarious, but she held her chin high, refusing to let herself shrink under the weight of her own nerves.She rushed out of the room and into the passage.The living room was quiet, but she knew he was there. She
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“You’ve been moody today,” he said, leaning closer, his body looming like a shadow over her. As if she hasn't been moody since she came here.“Care to tell me why? Or shall I guess?”Seraphina’s breath hitched.His presence was overwhelming, the air around him practically humming with restrained energy.Her thoughts were wild and incoherent as she glared up at him. “Just… move, Adolphus. I don’t want to talk to you right now.”His smirk faded. In its place came something darker, something sharper.He tilted his head, his piercing gaze narrowing as if trying to peer straight into her soul.“Why?” he murmured, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. He moved closer, his body brushing against hers as he leaned in.“Because—” Her words caught in her throat as his face dipped toward her neck.The warm puff of his breath against her skin made her stomach twist, a mix of fear and something she didn’t want to acknowledge.He inhaled deeply, his nose brushing the curve of her neck.His entire
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Seraphina met his gaze, fire burning in her veins.“Why do you really want me here, Adolphus?” she asked, her voice steady, but her heart thundered beneath the surface.He didn’t answer right away. His smirk faltered, a flicker of something raw passing through his eyes.“Another question,” he said smoothly, leaning back against the wall.“No,” she snapped. “Answer me.”His jaw tightened. For a moment, she thought he’d brush her off again, but then—“Because you’re mine.”Seraphina let out a harsh laugh, shaking her head. “That’s a stupid answer.”Adolphus’s lips parted—then he closed them again, exhaling softly through his nose. His head tilted back for a beat before his voice broke the silence.“Because without you, I’m nothing,” he said, his tone rough, like the words were clawing their way out. “I’ll be incomplete.”Seraphina’s breath hitched.“I need you to complete me,” he continued. “To be my other half.”Her heart slammed against her ribs, but she bit the inside of her cheek, r
The Alpha's Damnation 48. Let's Play In My Room
The door swung open again.“In fact, come here,” Adolphus bellowed.Before Seraphina could react, he was already on her, swift and forceful. His strong arms wrapped around her, lifting her as if she weighed nothing. She gasped, struggling instinctively, her fists pounding against his chest.“Put me down!” she spat, writhing against his grip.Adolphus didn’t even flinch. If anything, her resistance seemed to amuse him.“You had your chance to jump,” he mused, carrying her effortlessly toward the massive bed in the center of the room. “Now, you’ll stay exactly where I want you.”She thrashed harder, but his hold was unyielding. “You can’t just—““Shut up,” he growled.Adolphus didn’t just toss her onto the bed—he carried her straight out of her room.“Put me down!” Seraphina shrieked, pounding at his chest, but he didn’t even slow his stride.The halls blurred past her in a rush of torchlight and shadows, the distant murmurs of wolves filling the silence. She twisted in his grip, trying
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Adolphus stormed back into the room, the door slamming shut behind him.Seraphina flinched at the sound but quickly steeled herself, glaring at him as he loomed over her.“What do you want now?” she spat, her voice sharp despite the pain in her leg.Adolphus didn’t answer right away. His chest rose and fell with heavy breaths, his hands clenched at his sides.He looked at her like he was waging a war within himself, like he was barely holding something back.“You were going to leave,” he finally said, his voice low but filled with something dangerous.She scoffed. “Of course I was! You kidnapped me, Adolphus! You ripped me away from my home, my life—everything! And now you expect me to just sit here and accept it?” Her golden eyes blazed with fury. “I will never accept this. Never.”His jaw tightened, and he took a slow, deliberate step forward. “You don’t understand, Seraphina. I had no choice.”“No choice?” she laughed bitterly, though it came out shaky. “You always have a choice. Bu
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Panic flared in his chest, and his eyes scanned the area frantically. That was when he heard it—a heart-stopping wail of pain.His blood ran cold as the scent of fear and blood filled his nostrils. Without hesitation, he bolted towards the sound, his heart pounding in his chest.Seraphina had tried to run, but the moment she stepped out of the river, she was met with a growl that froze her in place.From the shadows emerged a massive wild boar, its tusks gleaming menacingly as it charged at her.Wolves and boars had long been enemies, the boars known for their viciousness and relentless attacks on the wolves' territory. And now, one of those beasts had cornered her.The boar struck, and Seraphina barely managed to dodge, but its tusk grazed her leg, tearing through her flesh.She cried out in pain, stumbling backward, her hands trembling as she tried to fend off the creature with a fallen branch.It wasn’t enough. The boar was relentless, it's dark eyes filled with rage as it charged a
The Alpha's Damnation 42. To Leave Not To Feel
For just a second, she allowed herself to sink into the warmth of him.Adolphus was still speaking, his voice a low, gravelly rumble vibrating against her cheek where it rested against his chest.His words were clipped, serious, something about territory and agreements—pack business, no doubt. But even as he handled it, he never stopped holding her.His hand moved in slow, steady circles over her back, the motion soothing in a way that unsettled her. She wasn’t supposed to find comfort in him.And yet, here she was.Her fingers curled slightly into his shirt, gripping it without thinking. She could feel the heat radiating from him, the slow rise and fall of his breathing.It wasn’t supposed to feel this natural.Adolphus shifted slightly, adjusting his hold, making sure she was secure. His body was solid, unwavering, a pillar in a storm she didn’t realize she’d been bracing against.Her heartbeat slowed. The fear from before melted into something quieter, something that had nothing to
