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2026-01-02 12:16:23*Hazel*
I couldn’t control myself—my body wasn’t listening to me anymore. I knew it wasn’t right. I didn’t know him from anywhere; just because I was attracted to him didn’t mean I should allow him to touch me like this. And yet, I couldn’t stop the kiss. I responded with equal hunger, as if my body craved him as much as he craved me.
My thighs instinctively squeezed together, and I felt an ache spreading through my clit, a warmth that soaked my thong. My body betrayed me completely, betraying everything I had ever known about restraint and propriety. I was turned on in ways I had never experienced before. Even my first kiss with Adrian had not stirred anything close to this intensity. This kiss was consuming me, igniting a fire in every nerve of my body, leaving me weak and trembling.
I tried to fight it—tried to tell myself that I had to stop—but my lips still pressed against his, my body still arching toward his. I wanted him so badly it scared me, and yet there was something in the way he kissed me that made me feel safe, even as I lost myself in the sensation. Every touch, every sigh, every movement pulled me deeper, and I knew that, for once, my heart and desire were aligned in reckless abandon.
Finally, he released me, allowing me to breathe after what felt like an eternity. My chest heaved as I drew in air, my lips tingling from the lingering kiss. Seizing the opportunity, I shifted slightly away from him, forcing some distance between us. “I… I should get going…” I managed to say, my voice trembling, though every part of my body screamed the opposite. My pulse was still racing, and I could feel the aftershocks of our kiss pulsing through me like electricity.
*Orion*
I felt a pang of disappointment when I heard her words, but I understood completely. I knew it would take a lot for her to say something like that, especially considering the way her body had responded to me. She moved cautiously away, probably scared I might kiss her again, and I didn’t want to force her into anything she wasn’t ready for.
“I work in the palace,” I said, keeping my voice calm and steady. “I’m part of the personal guard of the Alpha King. My name is Thaddeus.” I felt a stab of guilt lying to her, but I couldn’t risk scaring her away. I needed her to feel safe, to feel comfortable around me before revealing the truth.
Her eyes widened slightly, the curiosity and caution mingling as she asked timidly, “But… how did you know me?”
I moved closer, careful not to invade her space too aggressively, careful not to tempt her lips again. “Beta Shane,” I muttered softly. My voice was low, almost a whisper, and I made sure every movement was measured, respectful. “I liked you the moment I set my eyes on you, when you first came to the palace. I… I didn’t have the courage to approach you then, so I seized this opportunity tonight.”
Even as I spoke, I felt the weight of the lie. I had to protect her, to make her feel safe. I wanted her to trust me, to be comfortable around me before I revealed everything—the truth about who I really was, the Alpha King she didn’t yet know she was destined for. It pained me to lie, but I knew it was necessary. Her comfort and trust mattered more than my immediate desires.
I watched her carefully, noting the way her body still trembled slightly, the way her eyes darted toward me, conflicted yet intrigued. Every heartbeat between us was loud and tense, the silence filled with unsaid words and unsated desire. And even though we were apart now, a careful distance maintained, I knew the pull between us had not diminished. It was still there, simmering, waiting for the right moment.
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