Kiss of Fire
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With their reluctant approval, Tucker took my hand and led me upstairs to my room. Once inside, he closed the door behind us. Holding me against it, he leaned down and captured my lips. The kiss was gentle, woven with both reassurance and reverence.
After what felt like forever, he slowly pulled away, his forehead resting against mine.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here."
I nodded, burying my face into his chest. His familiar cedar scent wrapped around me like a warm embrace. For the first time in a long while, I felt truly safe.
From this day forward, I was no longer an orphan living under someone else's roof. I was Tucker's mate—the one he would protect for a lifetime.