Bonds

Chapter 20

“Maya’s POV-

The word hung in the air, a possessive claim that resonated deep within my soul. A spark ignited, a connection so profound it left me breathless, Then, before I could react, his teeth sunk into the soft flesh just below my ear, a sharp prick of pain followed by a surge of heat that raced through my body.

I gasped, a mixture of shock and something else, something primal and instinctive, escaping my lips. His grip tightened around my wrist, his eyes holding mine captive.

“Now,” he murmured, his voice husky with something akin to reverence, “you’ll remember me

The bathroom door creaked open, jolting us both from the intense moment. Natalia’s voice, laced with concern, broke through the silence. “Amaya? Are you okay in there?”

His grip loosened, but he didn’t release me. He glanced towards the door, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features. Then, with a final, lingering look, he let go of my wrist and disappeared from the bathroom into the crowd.

My knees buckled, and I slumped against the cool tile wall. My heart hammered against my ribs, my head spun, and a strange tingling sensation danced across my skin. Mate. The word echoed in my mind, a brand seared into my soul.

Natalia entered the restroom, her face etched with worry. But before she could speak, I grabbed her arm, a desperate need to escape overwhelming me.

“Let’s go,” I whispered, my voice trembling, “Let’s just get out of here.

Her questions went unanswered as I pulled her out of the bathroom and back into the throbbing heart of the club. The music pounded around me, the lights blurred, but all I could see was his face, feel the ghost of his touch, and hear the raw possessiveness echoing in his words:

You are mine, Silver.

“Amaya! What the heck was that all about?” Natalia shouted as soon as we got back into the club. “You practically dragged me out of there!”

I tried to focus on anything to drown out the chaotic symphony within me “just needed some air.”

“Air? In the middle of the bathroom stall? Did you suddenly develop claustrophobia? And who was that guy in there with you? You looked like you were about to eat each other’s faces!”

mind. Taking a deep

I began, forcing myself to meet her

patiently, her brow furrowing in concentration as I recounted the encounter in the bathroom. When I finished, a stunned silence hung between us, broken only by the

excitement. A high-pitched squeal escaped her lips, and before I could react, she had launched into a

Amaya! You found your mate! This is amazing! The best thing ever!” she shrieked,

but laugh at her infectious enthusiasm. Despite the whirlwind of emotions i was experiencing, a sliver of happiness bloomed within me. Finding my mate, something I’d dreamt about for years, was

appeared, a new wave of anxiety washed over me. Natalia, oblivious to my internal struggle,

Chapter 20

in my mind shifted. He wasn’t just the ruthless businessman portrayed in the media. There were hints of a sharp intellect, a quiet determination, and even a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes that caught me off guard. He wasn’t the monster my father painted him to be even though

the night wore on, exhaustion began to tug at me. The emotional rollercoaster

home and get some sleep,” Natalia suggested, “We’ll think more clearly in the morning. Even

the lead. The world went by in a blur until I found myself crawling into bed, the events of the night replayed in my mind. The throbbing club, the intense connection with Alex, and the chilling realization that he was everything my family considered an enemy. With a sigh, I closed my eyes. Sleep wouldn’t come easily and I laid awake

months that followed, I went against my entire family, my entire pack and for three

promised it would be two of us till the

promise and

the tears flowing freely as the past faded away, leaving a dull ache in my chest but with it came

was still in love with

in love with

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my shoulders. “This changes everything You have to tell me all the details! What were his eyes like? Did he smell good?

scent that had filled the small bathroom space. But

minute.” she muttered, her brow furrowing as gears seemed to be turning in her head. “He seemed

hesitantly, “Yeah, in the bathroom light, He’s

anymore. She whipped out her phone, her fingers flying across the screen as she frantically typed something

“What are you doing?”

mumbled, not looking up. “I swear I’ve seen