My queen. My mate. My everything,” he murmurs, brushing his lips over mine in a kiss that’s slow and reverent, like he’s savoring the taste of me.The weight of his words sinks deep, making my throat tight. I kiss him back, letting myself melt into him, my hands sliding up his bare chest just to feel the steady beat of his heart. He’s warm everywhere, his scent grounding me in a way nothing else ever could.When he pulls back, his blue eyes search mine, and there’s so much tenderness there that it almost undoes me. “You were incredible tonight,” he says softly. “Seeing you run… I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder.”I’m still catching my breath when his fingers trace my jaw, lingering at my chin. “And now,” he murmurs, voice dropping lower, “I want to show you exactly how much I appreciate my mate.”The tone change is subtle but unmistakable—still threaded with warmth, but heavier now, like velvet wrapping around steel.His thumb brushes my mouth, and I open my lips for him without th
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