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oid she had been trapped in, and the way he looked at her made her feel seen-truly seen-for the first time since she was imprisoned. Their relationship deep
ent kind of tremor-a hunger that had nothing to do with fear. Their conversations had started to fade, giving way to the intensity of their physic
hly against one another. His hands slid down her waist, gripping her tightly, and Rachel felt a warmt
d before. They'd make out for what felt like hours, their bodies intertwined, seeking the solace only they could find
s behavior. Though he never spoke much to her, his presence had started to linger. He would pass by her room more frequently, his gaze following her whene
in particular that
what to expect. The room was bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the floor
his voice deep and
Lucien's intense blue eyes studied her
d, his tone surprisingly soft. "You're no lon
her growing affection for Mike-but also because Lucien was right. She had change
the ruthless, detached alpha in this moment. For the first time, there was a glimps
inally said, her voice qu
his eyes never leaving hers. "G
he had once believed. Though their bond as mates had been strained by circumstance, the