The tension in the room was thick. Kessler's gaze hardened further, his features tightening with hurt. Silence swept over the room as we stood locked in a battle of wills.Sasha was furious at the mention of rejection. I didn't give a damn about Sasha or anyone at this time. I was hell-bent on ending this cycle with Kessler once and for all.With a menacing anger in his voice, he said, "You will not dare.""Hahaha, very funny," I retorted with a glint of mischief. But before I could finish my sentence, I declared, "I, Lyra Bash, reject you, Kessler…"Before I could finish the word, he rushed to me and silenced me with his lips, cutting off my words with a passionate kiss.Stunned and unable to move, tingling sparks erupted between us, but I chose to ignore them. No matter how the mate bond craved for him, I knew I had to suppress it.Summoning every ounce of strength, I pushed him away forcefully. At first, he didn't budge. But after numerous attempts and realizing that I wasn't respo
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