THALIA’S POVShock surged through my entire body the second Ragnar’s lips crashed against mine. My mind went blank, every thought freezing in place. But I didn't pull away. Underneath the heavy, crushing weight of the humiliation I had suffered in the courtyard, my defenses dissolved completely. I melted right into the warmth of his large, calloused hands.When Ragnar finally pulled back just a fraction of an inch, his hot breath fanned against my lips. “I want you, Thalia,” he growled, his voice thick and rough. “I need you.”“Ragnar... what do you mean?” I whispered, my voice trembling. He didn't look like himself. He wasn't the calm, stoic Alpha who carefully measured every step. His eyes were wide, glowing with a dark, unhinged energy, as if the wild beast beneath his skin had completely ripped off its chains and taken control.“Please,” he choked out, ignoring my question as he leaned down and resumed the kiss with a desperate, frantic intensity. His hands gripped my waist, pul
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