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"Lucas!" I call out sharply, shoving against his chest. My heart races, desire coursing through my veins as fear dissipates. He isn't violent. He's just affected by my heat,
And as much as I'd love to have it take over us both, I can't let that happen. I know how it feels to regret decisions made in the moment. I don't want Lucas to feel that way about us.
He blinks, shaking his head as if clearing fog from his mind. Stepping back, he murmurs, "I'm sorry. I'm not sure what came over me"
"It's okay, I say softly. "I think our bond is trying to reassert itself, now that I'm here. It's what makes the most sense in this scenario, anyway.
My bond yearns toward him in my chest, and it's physically painful to not step forward and nuzzle into his chest.
Lucas nods slowly, his brow furrowed. "That makes sense. The way I'm drawn to you is overwhelming." Even as he says that, he lifts his hand to brush his fingers against my cheek. 1 can't help but lean into his touch, craving the connection we once had. His skin feels like fire against mine.
I want so much more than this.
"Why are you so hot?" he asks, concern lacing his voice.
I blink, confused. "Me? You're the one burning up."
Lucas shakes his head. "No, your cheeks are flushed. You feel warm!
cue, a chill runs through my body, making me shiver.
fever," he says
bit strained. "Pot, meet kettle. You're not exactly the picture of health
be going into heat.
skimming along my neck. A soft growl rumbles in his chest, sending shivers down my spine that
asks, his voice husky.
another alpha during
as his head snaps up, a possessive snarl escaping him. "Damn right it isn't." Despite everything, I can't help but smile at his
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surprised by his own vehemence. He takes at
again. "I don't know why I'm acting like
gently, watching him shiver beneath my touch. "It's okay. It's
sends electricity through my body, and I have to fight
smelling
point
touches mine, and it takes all my willpower not to lean into him. "Vanessa dragged me here, I admit, my voice barely above a whisper. "She threw me into the lion's den. Lucas stills at my words, his grip on my hips loosening slightly. His eyes search
you want to leave?" he asks, his
n every
walking away from him now, when fiber of my being is screaming for his touch, is unbearable.
you want me to," I say
movement sends a jolt of pleasure
he says, his voice rough with need. It's not a request or a
body remembers his touch, even if his mind
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