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HELD TOO TIGHTLY BY FAITH

Author: LUNA INK
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-28 16:10:28

Alaric’s hand lingered at the curve of Kael’s back, like he was staking his quiet claim. They hovered just outside the rosewood parlor, caught in this hush that felt charged—warm, electric, and tangled up with all the words they hadn’t dared to say.

“She’s waiting,” Alaric murmured, his eyes searching Kael’s face. “No need to be nervous, she's a wonderful being. I just want you to meet her properly… as my mate.”

Kael’s heart skipped. Mate. The word still felt unreal on his tongue, even when it came from Alaric’s mouth. Kael nodded, fingers curling slightly at his sides.

Alaric opened the door—no hesitation—and pulled him in behind.

Grandma was camped out by the hearth, her shawl half-off like she couldn’t be bothered. The fire threw lazy gold shapes across her face, softening the map of years etched into her skin. She looked up sharp, and Kael felt that stare hit him—gentle, sure, but heavy in a way he couldn’t quite pin down, like she was seeing right through to something he hadn’t e
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Strawberryboss
Poor kael, I don’t like Casian at all he’s always makes Kael feel so bad he’s just a bully, please let him be ok
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    Alaric’s hand lingered at the curve of Kael’s back, like he was staking his quiet claim. They hovered just outside the rosewood parlor, caught in this hush that felt charged—warm, electric, and tangled up with all the words they hadn’t dared to say.“She’s waiting,” Alaric murmured, his eyes searching Kael’s face. “No need to be nervous, she's a wonderful being. I just want you to meet her properly… as my mate.”Kael’s heart skipped. Mate. The word still felt unreal on his tongue, even when it came from Alaric’s mouth. Kael nodded, fingers curling slightly at his sides.Alaric opened the door—no hesitation—and pulled him in behind.Grandma was camped out by the hearth, her shawl half-off like she couldn’t be bothered. The fire threw lazy gold shapes across her face, softening the map of years etched into her skin. She looked up sharp, and Kael felt that stare hit him—gentle, sure, but heavy in a way he couldn’t quite pin down, like she was seeing right through to something he hadn’t e

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    When my thoughts scream too loud to bear, hush me—not with words, but with your mouth.You stood between fear and fire, still, you reached for me. Let me show you, Kael… that my flame was always meant to hold you— to warm you, not burn you.______________________________Before he could pick a steady pace, Kael cried out, “A- alpha, stop. Someone's coming!” Alaric just continues thrusting feverishly. “Alaric, stop, someone's coming.” Kael moves but Alaric reaches out and wraps a hand around the back of Kael's neck, holding him in place.“Please, stop.” Kael sobs.The steps only come closer and stop outside Alaric’s office. The door handle turns and Kael sobs out more, trying to save himself from someone else seeing him all exposed.Before the door could open, Alaric's voice roars throughout the room, rattling everything; “Leave!” and the door handle returns to his original state— the door remained closed.Alaric's gaze fell on Kael who seems to be shaking, he pulled out of him and tur

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    There are things you can survive until someone says them out loud—and then, suddenly, you can't anymore.They said he looked like he has a vagina—and for a second, he wished he did, just so they’d stop looking at him like he's wrong.Alaric watched his omega break over his own destructive thoughts and he blamed himself for not showing Kael enough love, for ever leaving space for Kael to feel that horrible about his own body.“Kael,” he breathes against Kael's shoulder, voice already cracking.“It’s not normal for a man to be with another man,” Kael went on, barely getting the words out. “Are you just putting up with me because of the mate pull? Do you hate that I’m not female? Does my body… does it irritate you?”Alaric's arms go rigid.“I mean, if it does, I understand,” Kael says quickly, like he didn't say those exact words minutes ago. He just can't stop. The way he's voicing his pain, he's not telling Alaric, he's convincing himself while seeking to hear otherwise from Alaric. “I

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