On the third day apart from Shaina, Matthias felt the emptiness like a constant ache in his chest. His wolf paced restlessly inside him, craving her touch, her warmth, the way she always submitted so perfectly to him. Work at Redborne Tower dragged on, and every quiet moment made the mate bond pull harder.Paloma stayed close, her movements calm and professional. She leaned over his desk to hand him reports, letting her soft, warm scent drift steadily toward him. It was not overpowering, just constant. Each time she was near, his wolf noticed it a little more, growing familiar with her presence. Matthias resisted. He clenched his jaw and kept his eyes on the papers, refusing to let the temptation take root. He was strong-willed, and he loved his mate too much to waver.Paloma was patient. She never pushed too hard or too fast. A few more years of playing this game would not matter to the Blacklores. They had waited this long. Slowly, quietly, she was working her way deeper into
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