BERSERKER'S DESIRE

rspiration, moved with a captivating grace amidst the rustic ambiance of the stables. His broad, muscular shoulders flexed with each stroke of the brush against the sleek coat of the

ulinity and power. Strands of his long, tousled brown hair fell forward, framing his chiseled face,

ry movement exuded confidence and familiarity, as if he shared an unspoken language with these magnificent creatures. The stable air se

tered in a deep raspy voice,

the daughter of his friend Malcolm Gilbert. Logan, his younger brother and confidant, observ

can't help but notice your indifference towards Hazel's arri

w. "Anxious? No, Logan. I'm not anxious. I simply view he

r. "Come on, Karson. You and I both know there's something deeper between yo

he recalled that pivotal moment from five years ago. The memory of Ha

e filled with a mix of nervousness and hope. He recal

oce

s what

was a m

d what you're saying," He had replied,

rs as he walked away. He had kept his distance ever sinc

as just a child then, and I made a promise to protect her. But I can't allow myself to develop rom

nt moments or follow logical reasoning. If there's a connection between

azel is nothing more than a childhood infatuation. It's the only way I can protect her, keep her safe fro

on. But remember, true love has a way of defying all odds. It'll be hard to resist the pull of a mate bond. Perhaps, in time,

ild, Logan. A girl that most likely sips from china tea cups and silly things. For now, Logan, I'll

able. He shared a glance with Logan as if to prove his point that Hazel's arriva

ize for the interruption, but Miss Hazel Gilbert has arrived. She insisted on seeing you immediately or ref

d! That's your job, isn't it? Don't come bothering me with her demands," he sna

n, sir, but Miss Hazel seems quite determined. She refused to be placated by anyone else a

distance, to shield Hazel from the dangers that lurked within his world. But on the other hand, he could

ture. "Fine, Edmund. I'll meet with her. Show her to the study. I'll be there s

ions, Karson exchanged a glance with Logan who had a

ed at his brother. Logan cackled as he

f towards the mansion, his heart weighed down by t

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of the fireplace. The room exuded a sense of comfort and familiarity, and she found herself admiring the quaint c

spered, closing her eyes tightly. She w

breath caught in her throat as she took in his imposing figure, his tall and commanding presence filling the room. His shirtless state caugh

ew Hazel in. His untamed hair and the intensity in his piercing blue eyes only added to his appeal

g to be rubbed against the rugged sexy man who stood before her. Her th

was a flicker of recognition in his gaze, a glimpse of the past that resurfaced. A myriad of e

en tension between them, an invisible thread that had been woven through the years of separation. It was a

was d

eeper than she had ever imagined. The feelings she thought had die

o, Ka