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AdashaThe night with Kai had been intense, filled with an unspoken urgency, a need that neither of us could put into words.We made love until the early hours of the morning, losing ourselves in each other, in the solace we found within our bond.I knew there was a storm brewing—questions that needed answers, fears that loomed just beyond my reach. But for that night, I pushed it all away. Because Kai needed me.And in that moment, the only thing I could give him was comfort.Now, as I stirred awake, reality seeped back in.I reached across the bed, already expecting what I found—an empty space where Kai should have been.The sheets on his side were cool to the touch. He had been gone for a while.I sighed, running my fingers through my hair, willing my mind to focus. But it was hard.The scent of breakfast lingered in the air, warm and inviting, reminding me just how late in the morning it was. It had been a long, exhausting night.Pushing back the covers, I slid out of bed, stretch

AdashaThe thought of only one person walking away from that fight gnawed at me, clawing at my insides with an unbearable truth.I couldn’t let it happen.Not like that. Not between them.If I truly wanted freedom from Randy—if I wanted to be rid of him, of his control, of the lingering fear that still shadowed my every step—then I had to free myself.No one else could do it for me."Then he will have to fight me to keep me," I said, my voice steady, my resolve solidifying like iron.Kai tensed beside me, his fingers gripping mine tighter, but I didn’t stop."For all the years I was with him, I respected him as my Alpha. I never defended myself." I swallowed, forcing down the bitter taste of memory. "I loved him, you know?"Kai’s jaw tightened, but I pushed forward, because if I didn’t say it now, I never would."The thought of fighting him, of hurting him—it never sat well with me. Not that I’d even win if I tried," I let out a small, humorless chuckle. "But the idea of inflicting pa

Kai "Very well, Kai." Adasha's voice was steady, unwavering. "But if he dares come here with an army, I will fight him myself." I stiffened, my grip tightening around the fork in my hand. "He either releases me, or he kills me." She meant it. I could see it in her eyes—the same quiet resolve, the same unshakable determination that had both terrified and awed me since the moment I met her. But I knew Randy. I knew the way his mind worked, the way his rage and jealousy festered beneath his skin. His obsession. His desperate need for control, fueled by his unresolved anger, his deep-seated mommy issues, his inability to trust. Would he truly kill her? No. But could his blind, unchecked fury drive him to make a mistake he could never take back? That was the real question. One I didn’t intend to leave to chance. We finished breakfast in relative silence, the tension lingering between us like an unspoken promise—or a looming storm. As soon as Adasha stepped away, I headed stra

Kai"Do you have witnesses?"My voice was calm—too calm.Because if anyone else had seen what she claimed, then I had a bigger problem than just my aunt’s paranoia. A much bigger problem.She shook her head. "Unfortunately, it was just the two of us."Relief flooded through me, but I didn’t let it show.I leaned back slightly, exhaling as if I found this entire conversation absurd."Are you sure any of this even happened?"My tone was laced with skepticism, carefully measured, but she didn’t waver.She nodded, her face etched with frustration. "Please, believe me, Malachi."Her voice was quieter now, almost pleading."I know we don’t see eye to eye on things, but this—this is serious. I didn’t sleep at all last night."She lowered her voice, glancing toward the door as if someone could be listening."I did some research, you know."I stiffened slightly."And?""It’s similar to a third-degree compulsion ability."A slow chill spread through me, but I kept my expression unreadable."Thi

Kai"We should pray", my aunt corrected.“We?” I said.I raised a brow, my tone edged with disbelief.She blinked at me, feigning innocence, as if she had no idea what I meant.I leaned forward, my voice dropping to something far more dangerous. "There is no 'we,' Aunty."Her lips parted slightly, but I didn’t give her a chance to respond."I will look into it, but here’s what you’re going to do—keep your mouth shut and stay away from her."Her face tightened, but I pressed on."Not a word to your friends. Not a whisper to the Westwoods. Not so much as a slip of the tongue at a dinner table."I let the silence stretch, let her feel the weight of what I was about to say."And know this—if I go down, you go down too."She stiffened, her eyes widening slightly."The Nine Families want a power rotation, Aunty."I let the words sink in, watching as confusion flickered across her face."They’re already clamoring for it, already moving behind the scenes. So don’t think for a second that with