Chapter 40

Ariel's POV: I had him so close. So damn close that I could feel every breath he took against my skin. His chest rose and fell, slow and steady, but I knew what was running through his mind. The same thing that haunted mine — us. The memory of what we used to be, and the ache of what we’ve become. His eyes dropped to my lips, and I swear, my whole body froze. The air around us was thick, tense, like one wrong move could make everything explode. For a second, I wanted to give in. I wanted to forget the fights, the betrayal, the hurt. I wanted to melt into his arms and pretend none of it happened. But then I remembered everything — every tear, every silence, every word he said that broke me a little more. So, while he was still lost in thought, still caught between guilt and longing, I did the one thing he never expected. I kicked him hard, right on his sensitive spot. He let out a low grunt, his grip instantly loosening as his eyes widened in shock. I snatched my wrist free a

Chapter 41

Ariel POV I woke up to the weight of Bruce on my stomach and a howl of regret jabbing at my head. The room was quiet except for the small animal breathing against me. The curtains let a soft gold come through. For a moment I let myself breathe, thinking maybe, just maybe, last night had fixed something. Maybe the roughness had been a bridge. Bruce yawned, rolled over, and his paws rubbed against my thighs. He was warm and innocent and made me want to smile, but the smile broke the moment I felt a body move beside me. Damian. His hand found my shoulder and he leaned down, careless like a man who believed the world still belonged to him. He pressed his lips to mine—gentle at first—then held me there for a breath long enough to make my knees weak. “Was I too rough last night?” he asked into my mouth, voice low and half asleep. I froze. For a second I tasted the safety in his mouth, remembered the fierce closeness we had when he was only mine and the world was less cruel. Then image

Chapter 45

Ariel POV The quiet in the house felt heavy, almost unnatural. I could still feel the lingering joy from the wedding, but beneath it was a tension I couldn’t ignore. Something was coming. I knew it, and my instincts screamed at me to stay alert. Damien was by my side, calm as ever, but I could feel the subtle shift in his aura. His hands rested lightly on mine, but every muscle in his body was coiled, ready. I leaned against him slightly, letting his presence ground me. “Relax, Ariel,” he whispered, brushing a lock of hair from my face. “Whatever it is, I’ll handle it.” I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to steady my racing heart. But then a ripple of energy brushed the house — sharp, deliberate, and unmistakable. Lily. She was here. My chest tightened. The powder she had applied earlier — I could sense its effect on Ethan, making him pliable, weak to her will. But Damien and I had each other, and that gave me courage. “I know she’s here,” I murmured. “I can feel her.” Damie

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