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I hate to admit it, and my wolf laughs at me

Author: Viva
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-14 17:43:19

Aria pov

I sat curled up on my bed in the Apex penthouse, a warm mug of tea cradled in my hands. The steam rose in soft swirls, laced with something calming that Thane had insisted would help. He sat beside me—close, but not too close—watching quietly as I sipped.

I was still shaken. Not visibly, maybe, but inside… everything was trembling.

I hadn’t said a word since we got back. And thankfully, neither had he.

It wasn’t something I could talk about.

As if he could read my mind, Thane’s voice came gently. “You don’t have to say anything, Aria. I’m just… glad you’re safe.”

The knot in my chest loosened.

I nodded and whispered, “Thanks.”

And I meant it.

Even though the weight still sat heavy on my shoulders, even though my heart still stuttered every time I remembered the darkness and that sickening hum of the elevator…

There was something about being next to Thane that didn’t make me feel quite so alone.

Still, I couldn’t help but glance sideways at him, curiosity peeking th
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