Semua Bab Marked by fate: Bab 531 - Bab 540

Zahra's POVI release him with a wet pop, looking up through my lashes. Water still streams down his chest, catching in the grooves of muscle, tracing paths down his abdomen. “Then stop me.”Something shifts in his expression. The playful edge vanishes, replaced by an intensity that makes my breath shallow. He reaches down, gripping my upper arms, and pulls me to my feet in one fluid motion. My body slides against his, wet skin on wet skin, my breasts pressed to his chest, his erection trapped between our bellies.He kisses me hard, his tongue delving into my mouth and wrestling with my own. He tilts my head back with his large hands and devours me even more, gently thrusting himself against my stomach as he moans.“Zahra... Angel, I need you. Can we try something new?

Zahra's POVI swirl my hair up into what I hope is a classy bun at the back of my head. It’s still wet from our impromptu shower, and I have no time to blow-dry it before lunch.Tobias has already gone ahead to appease his mother, who started trying to link him while we were washing up. He looked delectable in his suit, his shirt left undone at the top. I had to practically shove him out of the room before my arousal prevented us from making it to the meeting at all.Something is still bothering him, though. As he was washing me, I could feel his worry returning and, for some reason, guilt. I can’t for the life of me imagine what he has to feel guilty about. His smiles seem more strained today as well. I have to make sure we have time to talk later. Maybe on the way home.I smooth my hands down the light blue sundress Lotty has lent me. It’s pretty. Not

Tobias's POVWe wave goodbye to Daemon and Chloe as they head off down the drive towards the airfield. Simeon and Alistair left about twenty minutes ago, but the bears lingered a little longer. Chloe and Zahra have really hit it off, and we couldn’t pull them apart.I smile down at Zahra as she’s tucked beneath my arm. We need to head off as well, but my parents insisted we see them before we leave. I glance at my watch.It’s already eight o’clock.Lunch overran, then the meeting went long as well, and we ended up staying for drinks afterwards. Before I knew it, the whole day had disappeared.It’s been so nice being home and having Zahra here as my mate. I’m not sure I’m ready to rush back to Shadow, but I know she needs to see the others while the bond is still fresh. Being away from a newly bonded mate in those first few weeks can be painful.We head back up the steps.“My parents want to see us in the orangery, then we can head back.”She glances up at me.“I thought Thor wanted to

Thor's POVSkin feels itchy, body wound tight. I pace.Stupid T won’t get to the forest fast enough. Too many diversions. Too many distractions.I nearly took over just now, but Mate calmed me down.Now I pace.They walk through the castle. Puny human legs. Too slow.My mate’s jasmine scent is making my mouth water. I want her. I need her. It’s been too long.‘Hurry,’ I demand.He doesn’t speed up.I try taking over his legs to make them move faster, but he’s blocked me.Stupid human.The scent of the fresh air outside the open front doors nearly has me howling. It’s so good to be home.I feel a shiver run through me, my body coiled tight. I need to get out of here. The space in T’s mind is so small compared to before. It’s no longer that cavernous place where I could get lost.The scent of pine nearly overwhelms Mate’s jasmine as we walk into the forest.‘Here is far enough,’ I demand, making T stop.He talks to Zahra, and she laughs. The sound makes my heart soar.I love making her

Zahra's POVThe car is quiet as we make our way through the castle gates and out into the pack lands towards the main road.The scenery flashes by, but neither of us speaks. I can feel his anger and irritation at Alice still brewing under the surface, but deeper down, where he’s trying to hide it from me, is the guilt that’s plagued him for days and, for some reason, a twinge of reluctance to return to Shadow.I thought he merely didn’t want to leave his family and his home, but now I wonder if there’s more. Something happened back at Shadow, and he’s dreading going back.The thought twists something deep inside my chest. I want this to be a home for us. I want us all to want to be there, not dread returning.I turn to face him. His strong jaw clenches and unclenches as he drives, his sunglasses only partially obscuring his eyes as I catch glimpses of them around the frames. I take in his straight nose, the wave of hair that’s beginning to flop over his forehead, his crisp white shirt