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Chapter 202
~Tempest’s POV~
"No," he said firmly. "Talk to . Are you... Are you with him?"
"No," I admitted. "Not really. But..."
"But what?"
I hesitated, my emotions a tangled ss. "I don’t know," I said finally. "I like him, though, and although what we agreed to have was just a fling, I felt sothing for him, and I know he does too. Or maybe he doesn’t feel the sa way and I am overthinking things."
Koda’s voice softened. "Tempest...?" I shook my head, even though he couldn’t see . "Then stop doubting yourself," he said gently. "Stop doubting us."
His words swept over , shattering the barriers I’d erected around myself.
"Okay," I whispered.
"I’ll let you settle your feelings and if after you have you want to give us a chance to know each other, let know. And if you don’t...?"
"If I don’t?" I asked, my voice steadier now.
Koda cleared his throat. "Then I’ll reject you and free you but for now, I doubt you want that. So, let’s see where this goes."
"Alright. I understand."
"Good." His relief was evident in his tone. "Because I’m not going anywhere."
As the call ended, I sat there, my heart pounding. Sumr’s voice echoed in my mind, filled with excitent. "This is it," she said. "This is our chance."
And for once, I allowed myself to believe her.
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~Aira’s POV~
The morning light stread through the large windows of the kitchen, painting the space with a golden hue.
I sat at the table, idly stirring my cup of tea, my thoughts wandering back to the night before. Every detail played in my mind like a treasured secret, bringing a soft blush to my cheeks.
I felt Zade’s presence behind , his broad fra leaning casually against the kitchen counter. I could feel his warm gaze and it sent a pleasant shiver down my spine.
I’d never imagined a night like that—one filled with unexpected comfort, passion, and a bond that seed to settle into place as naturally as breathing.
It all started at the Alpha Ball when Kaid’s antics had thrown everything into chaos. Snow had been livid, his fury barely contained, and Zade had been just as furious.
But where Snow’s rage burned cold and controlled, Zade’s was a wildfire, untad and raw. He hated anyone bullying his sister.
I’d found him later that night, standing on the balcony with his hands gripping the railing, his shoulders taut with tension. The moonlight illuminated the storm brewing in his blue eyes, his wolf barely restrained.
"Zade?" I had called softly, approaching him with caution.
His gaze flicked toward , softening slightly before he turned back to the horizon. "Shouldn’t you be with the others?"
"I could say the sa to you," I replied, stepping closer. "But here we are."
He huffed a bitter laugh, his fingers tightening on the railing. "Kaid has a way of bringing out the worst in people."
I hesitated, then reached out, placing a hand gently on his arm. "You handled it well."
His jaw tightened, but he didn’t pull away. "It didn’t feel like it. Snow’s my friend, my family. Watching Kaid challenge him like that..." He trailed off, shaking his head.
"You stood by him," I said firmly. "That’s what matters."
For a mont, silence settled between us, the tension in his fra slowly ebbing. Then he turned to , his eyes searching mine.
"Thank you," he murmured.
I smiled, feeling the pull between us intensify. His gaze dropped to my lips, and my breath hitched. Ti seed to slow as he leaned in, his movents careful, almost hesitant.
And then his lips t mine.
The kiss was soft at first, tentative, but it quickly deepened as the bond between our wolves surged to the surface. His hands cupped my face gently as if he feared I might disappear.
I lted into him, my fingers tangling in his hair, the warmth of his body grounding . It was as if the world faded away, leaving only us and the unspoken connection that had been building for so long.
The mory brought a fresh wave of heat to my cheeks. Even now, sitting in the kitchen, I could still feel the ghost of his lips on mine, the way his arms had wrapped around , pulling closer.
But it hadn’t ended there.
Later, when Zade had taken ho, I thought the night would co to a quiet close. Tempest was still nowhere to be found, and I had thanked him for walking inside.
He’d smiled, that crooked grin of his that always made my heart race, and leaned down to kiss my cheek. At the sa ti, I’d turned to peck his cheek in return, and instead, our lips t again.
Neither of us pulled away.
The kiss was different this ti—less tentative and more charged as if our wolves had taken over completely. Autumn surged in my mind, her excitent shining through as she nudged to let go of my doubts.
The intensity of it caught off guard, but I didn’t fight it.
Instead, I surrendered, letting the mate bond guide us. His hands settled on my waist, pulling flush against him, and I felt his warmth seep into my very core.
"Are you sure?" he had murmured against my lips, his voice husky.
"Yes," I had breathed, the word barely audible but filled with certainty.
What followed was a blur of passion and emotion. His touch was firm yet reverent as if he were morizing every inch of . And I... I’d never felt so cherished, so wanted.
Now, as I sat at the kitchen table, I couldn’t help but smile at the mory. My gaze drifted to Zade, who was pouring himself a cup of coffee. He glanced up, catching staring, and a slow smirk spread across his face.
"You’re glowing," he remarked, his voice teasing but laced with affection.
I ducked my head, trying to hide my blush. "I’m not."
"You are," he insisted, walking over to join . "And it suits you."
"Stop," I mumbled, though I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.
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