Kade's povThe memory hit me hard, her legs wrapped around my waist, her breath hot against my neck, the slick heat of her pulling me in again and again until I lost myself completely. The bond had flared so brightly in that moment, chasing away the haze that had nearly cost me the bout. Even now, days later, the ghost of her scent lingered in my mind, making my wolf stir restlessly.“Alpha Kade?”One of the board members cleared his throat, voice cutting through the fog. Several heads turned toward me, expressions shifting from concern to mild confusion.I blinked, realizing I had missed the last several minutes of discussion. My fingers were clenched around the arm of my chair, knuckles white.“Apologies,” I said, voice rougher than intended. I pushed my chair back and stood abruptly. “This meeting is adjourned. We’ll reconvene tomorrow when I’m… more focused.”Murmurs rippled through the room, but no one dared protest. I strode out without another word, the heavy door closing behin
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