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Chapter 238
~Tempest’s POV~
It wasn’t planned or logical—it was raw, desperate, and filled with all the confusion and longing I’d tried to bury.
Ryland’s lips were warm and soft, and when he hesitated for a fraction of a second, I thought he might pull away. But then he kissed back, his hands finding their way to my waist.
I moaned and sighed between kisses. All my problems and worries fell away as his lips moved against mine.
Ryland’s hands slid up my sides, his touch igniting a fire that burned away the doubt and fear, leaving only him and .
I felt his hand tangle in my hair, tilting my head to deepen the kiss. His other hand rested on my lower back, pulling closer until there was no space left between us.
For a mont, I let myself get lost in him—in the way he held like I was the most precious thing in the world.
But then reality crashed back in.
I broke the kiss abruptly, stepping back as my breathing ca in shaky gasps. Tears blurred my vision as I looked at him, his face filled with longing and confusion.
"I can’t," I whispered, "I just... I can’t do this, Ryland. It’s so wrong to do this to you."
"Tempest—"
I didn’t let him finish. Spinning on my heel, I fled again, stupidly, my tears falling freely as I ran. But had that been al in my imagination? Turning to the side, my eyes locked on the hand wrapped around my wrist.
Rylan’s.
"Don’t go. Don’t run. Stay."
And before I could say or do anything, Ryalnd pulled back straight into his arms as he hugged .
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~Zara’s POV~
The setting sun was all the company I had as I drove toward Snow’s estate. The semi-finals of the pageant had concluded earlier that day, leaving just five contestants for tomorrow’s grand event.
The energy had been electric, and while I was proud of the progress, exhaustion tugged at .
Yet, despite my fatigue, my heart was elated at the thought of seeing Snow. I hadn’t visited him in days, and the pull to be near him was impossible to resist, especially after our wild phone encounter.
I couldn’t wait to have him inside , to fill up and make love to the only way he knew.
No amount of fatigue could take that away from . After fixing one or two, I got into my car and drove with one destination in mind—my handso husband.
My fingers tapped on the steering wheel as I played ’APT. by Rosé and Bruno Mars’, shaking my head to the rhythm while I stepped on the accelerator to go even faster.
But my drive was abruptly disrupted when a large truck rolled into view, blocking the narrow road ahead.
I stepped on the brakes to avoid collision as my car screeched to a halt. I fell forward, my hair spilling over my face and obstructing my view.
"Damn it! Who does that?" I slamd my palm on my steering and groaned out.
Way to go in ruining my plans to see Snow quickly.
My brows knitted in confusion. The driver wasn’t moving, and there was no sign of why it was parked there.
As I slowed to a halt, the hairs on the back of my neck prickled. Astrid growled, warning .
And then I saw him.
Ivan.
My heart skipped a beat as Ivan stepped out from behind the truck, a smug smirk plastered across his face.
"Ivan," I hissed under my breath, my grip on the steering wheel tightening.
His arms were folded casually as if he had all the ti in the world, but the malicious gleam in his eyes told this wasn’t a casual encounter.
Anger coursed through as I recalled what he and Clarissa did to in my past life. Seated behind the steering, only one thought ca to mind: run the motherfucker over and kill him.
I an no one would know and I’d be glad to rid the world of him.
My eyes darkened as several wicked thoughts replayed in my mind. The least he could escape with would be two broken legs and even that was a satisfying outco.
Just as I was about to do it, sothing replayed in my mind.
It could be a bloody trap.
Biting my lower lips, I muttered, "Not today," and shifted the car into reverse. But as I backed up, the deafening roar of an engine behind made my heart race.
I glanced in the rearview mirror just in ti to see a massive trailer speeding into position, blocking my escape route.
"Shit," I cursed, slamming on the brakes.
But then, the worst happened. The trailer didn’t stop, its hulking fra bearing down on until it clipped the back of my car, sending skidding sideways.
The impact jolted violently, but I managed to steady the car before it ca to a stop.
Just then the trailer backed up a bit, and when I looked at the driver’s seat, the predatory look in his eyes told he was going to do it again.
"Nice try, Ivan," I quickly unbuckled my seatbelt.
Astrid stirred, her energy bubbling inside . "This isn’t a fight we can run from," she growled.
"Then we don’t run," I replied firmly, pushing open the door and stepping out.
The mont I straightened, n erged from the shadows, surrounding . Though their faces were obscured by masks, their intent was unmistakable.
Ivan’s mocking laugh rang out. "Well, well, Alpha Snow’s wifey. Or should I say cheating whore?"
I rolled my shoulders, cracked my fingers and neck, and spread my hands to the side. Imdiately my claws ca out, long and sharp, sending a ripple of anticipation through the n.
"I may be a lady," I said calmly while eting Ivan’s gaze, "but never forget, I am a female alpha. And you’re about to regret underestimating ."
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