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!”

to break through the fog of confusion clouding my mind. Taking a deep breath, I

forcing myself to meet her curious

the bathroom. When I

it happened. Her face broke into a wide grin, her eyes sparkling with excitement. A high-pitched squeal escaped her lips, and before I could react, she had launched into a celebratory dance, her

mate! This is amazing! The best thing ever!” she shrieked, practically bouncing off

couldn’t help but laugh at her infectious enthusiasm. Despite the whirlwind of emotions i was experiencing, a sliver of happiness bloomed within me. Finding my mate,

me. Natalia, oblivious to my internal struggle, continued to

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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

at me. The emotional rollercoaster of the evening

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

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

that followed, I went against my entire family, my entire pack and for three years, I had everything I could ever

promised it would be two

one night, he broke his promise and took it all

faded away, leaving a dull ache in my chest but

still in love with

in love

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everything You have to tell me all the details! What were his eyes like? Did he

the intensity of his gaze, the intoxicating scent that had filled the small bathroom space. But before I could answer, a

muttered, her brow furrowing as gears seemed to be turning in her head. “He seemed familiar somehow. Dif you

hesitantly, “Yeah, in the bathroom light,

her fingers flying across

“What are you doing?”

not looking up. “I swear I’ve seen