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Marked by Fire & Fang Healing in the Stillness
Chapter 144: Healing in the StillnessThe morning came quietly, a soft haze of golden light stretching across the estate grounds. Dew sparkled on the grass, the world briefly hushed by the kind of peaceful silence that only came after a storm—the kind that whispered of new beginnings.Lilly woke wrapped in Link’s arms, her cheek pressed to his chest, listening to the slow and steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It grounded her, calmed the ache that lingered like a shadow after seeing Grant the day before.She shifted slightly, her fingers tracing slow circles over his bare skin. He stirred but didn’t wake, only pulling her closer, his breath warm against her hair.She smiled softly. For the first time in days, maybe weeks, there was no fear pressing behind her ribs. Only the stillness. The comfort.Sliding out from under the quilt, she padded to the window, tugging open the curtains to let in the light. Outside, the forest stretched toward the horizon, the tops of the trees gilded with ea
Marked by Fire & Fang Grant Returns
Chapter 143: Grant ReturnsThe ride back to the estate was quiet.No one said much, and even the wind through the open windows felt heavier somehow, like the shift in the day had pushed a pressure front right through the Jeep. Lilly sat close beside Link in the back seat, her hand in his, but her mind wasn’t on the pine-sweet air or the way his thumb stroked slow circles across her skin. Her thoughts were stuck on the man she’d seen across the street.Grant.She hadn’t expected to see him again—not after everything. Not after the accident. And definitely not after remembering why they ended in the first place.Back at the estate, Lilly was the first to climb out of the Jeep. She crossed the gravel with quick, silent steps, barely pausing at the front door before slipping inside. Link followed, slower, his eyes never leaving her retreating form.In the kitchen, Lilly set the grocery bags down harder than necessary, breathing shallowly through her nose. She opened a cabinet, grabbed the
Marked by Fire & Fang A Day in Town
Chapter 142: A Day in TownThe Jeep rumbled down the winding road that led from the estate into the city, tires crunching gravel and pine needles as sunlight flickered through the trees overhead. Marcy sat in the front seat beside Carter, her hair swept back by the wind, sunglasses perched on her nose, and a teasing smile tugging at her lips. In the back, Lilly and Link sat close, her bare feet on the dash, a soft hum leaving her lips as she watched the trees whip past."This feels like the start of a movie," Marcy said, glancing at Carter. "You know, four hot people heading into town for pastries and low-level drama."Carter laughed. "Let’s try to avoid the drama part, yeah?""Where's the fun in that?"Lilly leaned forward. "We should hit the market first before it gets picked over. And then that bakery on Elm, the one that sells those ridiculous almond croissants.""You think they’ll still have those mini lemon tarts?" Marcy asked."Only if we’re quick."They parked in the shade of
Marked by Fire & Fang The New Day Begins
The New Day BeginsMorning sunlight filtered through the gauzy curtains of the estate's guest bedroom, casting golden rays across the polished wood floor. Marcy stirred beneath the soft white comforter, her limbs deliciously tangled in the sheets, the scent of lavender and him clinging to the pillows. She blinked sleepily, groaning softly as she stretched, her toes brushing against cool linens. She reached for the other side of the bed—empty, but warm. The echo of his presence still lingered.The distant clatter of pots and pans, the murmur of Carter's deep, off-key humming, drifted in from the kitchen. It made her smile, the sound wrapping around her like a second blanket. She rolled over, hugging the pillow he'd used the night before, letting herself sink into the scent and memory of everything that had passed between them over the last twenty-four hours. It had been fast. Too fast, maybe. But none of it felt rushed. It felt inevitable.Pulling the comforter tighter around her, she
Marked by Fire & Fang Settling In
Settling InThe midday sun hung warm and golden over the Greyhowl estate, casting long beams of light through the windows as the scent of fresh bread drifted from the kitchen. The morning had rolled by slowly, comfortably, like a thick quilt draped over everyone in the house. Carter and Marcy had stayed close, drifting from the kitchen to the veranda, fingers intertwined, laughter soft but constant. And though it had only been a day since their bond had begun, it felt as though some invisible thread had tightened between them.Inside the main sitting room, Lilly stood barefoot on the hardwood floor, organizing some new books they'd brought back from the city. She wore one of Link’s oversized button-downs, her hair pulled into a loose bun as she hummed under her breath. Link watched her from the hallway, his gaze soft, his body still tingling from the events of the past week.So much had changed."You gonna keep spying or come help me shelve these?" Lilly called without turning.Link g
Marked by Fire & Fang Morning After the Mark
Morning After the MarkThe morning sun broke over the estate, casting warm, amber light through the tall windows of Carter's guest suite. The soft chirp of morning birds mixed with the faint rustling of leaves outside. Within the quiet of the room, Marcy stirred first, her body sluggish and deliciously sore, the best kind of ache lingering in her limbs. She blinked sleepily, her eyes adjusting to the soft glow of daylight seeping through the curtains.She was still on the couch, wrapped up entirely in Carter’s arms, his body molded to hers like they were two halves of the same whole. His face was buried in her hair, his breathing deep and steady, his warmth enveloping her in a cocoon of safety and something else—something she couldn’t quite name yet but knew she wanted more of.Marcy smiled to herself, memories of the night before flooding back. The claiming. The mark. His mouth on her skin, his teeth sinking in just enough to remind her that she was his. She reached up sleepily, her
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