Orion POVLucian fell asleep sometime after three in the morning. Not suddenly, but slowly, exhaustion dragged him down piece by piece as he fought it all the way. His head rested against my shoulder, one hand still loosely twisted in my shirt, as if part of him refused to let go even unconsciously.The room stayed dark, lit only by the weak gold glow near the window. Rain tapped softly against the glass. But I couldn't sleep. Lucian smelled like me now, not fully, but enough that every Alpha instinct inside me stayed painfully alert.My scent spread through the room until it wrapped around him completely, protective, possessive, and dangerously close to becoming something neither of us could take back.I looked down at the top of his head resting near my chest, damp dark hair, relaxed breathing, the faint healing cut above his brow barely visible. He looked younger asleep, less sharp, less guarded. Like the constant fight inside him finally quieted enough to breathe.My fingers tight
Last Updated : 2026-05-17
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