Crowned by Fate
The the hac daar betel privind in tema silence, Adriana i and frustration vaidiating from him in
were white on the steering wheat, his eyes ford in the road
I’m sorry,” 1 Anally said, my voice small in
confined space. This isn’t what I wanted.”
Adrian’s expression softened slightly as he nced at
When we arrived at our modest inn, Adrian semprised me by circling to the pattenger side and Iching me into his arms again before ( czujkt
Adrian, I can walk perfectly fine,” I protested, though part of me enjoyed the security of his emberre
“I know,” he replied, his voice rough as he carried me through the lobby but let me hold you. Please
As we made our way down the hallway toward out rooms, we encountered Alplu Xavier emerging from his site. His eyebrows shot up at the carrying me, a knowing smile spreading across his handsome face.
“Well, well,” he drawled, leaning casually against his douframe. I thought the romance was supposed to begin after the Alpha King is crowned.
rht of Adrian
Adrian red at him with such intensity that Xavier’s smile faltered slightly. Without a word, Adrian shouldered past him and camed me directly to bes mom<b>, </b>nudging the door open with <b>his </b>foot.
Once inside, he gently ced me on his bed, his amber eyes zing with a primal hunger that set my pulse racing. Without warning, he leaned down and imed my mouth in <b>a </b>kisa that scorched my senses.
This wasn’t like our previous kisses–gentle and exploring. This <b>was </b>fer
<b>was </b>feral,manding, and fiercely possessive.
His hands knotted in my silver hair, pulling with a sharp tug that drew a soft man from my lips. His tongue swept against mine, demanding surrender, a low growl rumbling in his chest. I clutched his shoulders, nails digging in as 1 matched his fire.
His hands reamed, one sliding down my spine to grip my hips, yanking me against him until I felt every hard line of his body.
“You’re mine, Skye,” he rasped, voice rough with need. His lips attacked my neck, teeth grazing my pulse before sacking hand, eliciting a gasp that melted into a whimper.
My head fell back, and he growled <b>again</b>, emboldened. His fingers <b>traced </b>the curve of my waist, then higher, cupping my breast with <b>a </b>bold squeeze that sent heat pooling low in my core,
“Say it,” he demanded, thumb circling with maddening precision. “Say you’re mine.”
“Adrian.” I moaned, voice trembling as his mouth descended, kissing the swell of my chest with acaring intent.
He tagged at my blouse, exposing more skin, his lips and tongue tracing the edge of my bra, each touch a possessine brand. My fingers tangled in his dark hair, pulling him closer despite myself, lost in the storm of his desire.
For a moment, I <b>was </b>lost in him, consumed by the heat of his im. But as his fingers grazed the edge of my shirt, reality snapped back. I ced my palma against his chest, gently pushing him away,
“Adrian,” I <b>gasped</b>, struggling to catch my breath. <b>We </b>can’t I just promised-
<b>“</b><b>I </b>know,” he interrupted, pressing his forehead against mine. His breathing <b>was </b>ragged, his eyes closed as he fought for contrul. “<b>I </b>know I just… I needed to
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He pulled back, running a hand through his dark hair in frustration, <b>I </b><b>can’t </b>believe this is happening. That bastard rejects you, abandons you for four years, and now suddenly has the right to dictate what happens between us?”
I reached for his hand, threading my fingers through his. “It’s only <b>a </b>month, Adrian, Weve waited this long. We can <b>wait </b>a little longer.”
He sat beside me on the bed, his shoulders slumping slightly. “It’s not post about the im on you at all drives me
“<b>I </b>know,” I said softly. “Believe me. I’m Together.
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tion, Leon will formally break the band,
Adrian tormed to me, vulnerability evident in his expression. “What if he began, then hesitated. What if when the timees, you decide keep the bond? He in prius fated mate, aliri all. Some would say that a sarred”
The feat in his voice Iroke my heart. I cupped his face between my palms, forcing him to meet my gaze
Leen rejected me once, and I survived,” I said firmly. “I built a new life, found a new pack, and fell in love with an Alpha who s not just what I can do for his ambitions. I choour you, Adn. Mate hund er no mate bond.”
Some of the tension cased from shoulders.
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feaned forward, pressing a gentle kits in my forehead.
Stay with me tonight,” he whispered. “Just to sleep. I don’t want to be alone “
“Of course,” I agreed, relieved that he wasn’t pulling away.
Adrian rose from the bed, grabbing one of the pillows <b>and </b>tossing it onto the nearby sofa. I watched in confusion as he collected a spare hanket from
closel
“What are you doing?”
“Setting up the sofa for myself.” he exined matter–of–factly. “You take the bed.”
I looked at the king–sized bed, then back at
without touching.”
the narrow sofa that would barely amodate his tall frame. “That’s ridiculous. This bed is huge. We can sh
Adrian’s lips quirked in a half–smile. “Either you’repletely oblivious <b>to </b>your own appeal, or you trust me far too much. I’m a man, <b>Skye</b>. A man in love with a beautiful woman. I don’t think I could lie beside you <b>all </b>night and maintain the self–control <b>that </b>agreement <b>requires</b>.”
Heat rushed to my cheeks at his <b>frank </b>admission. <b>“</b><b>Oh</b>.”
“Oh, indeed,” he replied, his smile growing more genuine. “So I’ll take the sofa. But knowing you’re here, in my room, is enough.”
As I watched him arrange his makeshift bed, a <b>wave </b>of tenderness washed over me. Despite the turmoil of the day, despite Leon’s cruel maniption and the unexpectedplications of the mate bond, one truth remained clear: Adrian was the man I wanted. The man I chose.
And no magical bond could change that.