CHAPTER HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT

Lina's POV.

Lina was engrossed in her work, the soft tapping of her keyboard filling the air as she delved into her tasks. The room was bustling with activity, colleagues engrossed in their own projects, and the hum of conversation providing a constant background noise. Yet, amidst it all, there was a sense of stillness that began to descend upon the room, silencing the chatter and drowning out the ambient sounds.

The whirl of the wind outside grew louder, seeping through the cracks in the windows and filling the space. It was as if nature itself was urging me to pay attention, to be present in this moment. And in my heart, I knew what it meant. This was a time to be spent with one's mate.

My gaze shifted from the screen to meet his eyes, and the connection between us was instantaneous. Tyler, with his captivating blue eyes, held my stare, mirroring the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me. What must he have been thinking in that moment? Did he feel the same intensity, the unspoke