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HELD TOO TIGHTLY BY FATE

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 ev
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Catherine
I am disgusted with Alaric. He should have beaten the snot out of Casian! When is he going to stand up and be a man? Right now, I think he’s a coward. Prove you deserve to be king, Alaric! Or take Kael and leave! And I also think this author doesn’t even bother to read the comments.
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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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