Chapter 60
Lorik tightened his hold on me, his next words heavy with emotion. “I can’t share you with anyone.
Not even my brother.”
I sighed softly, pulling back just enough to look into his eyes. “Narik is just a friend I met at school. I didn’t know he was your brother. As for what he did, it was just a prank–a misguided attempt to help me.”
He seemed to relax a bit at my explanation, though the jealousy in his eyes hadn’t completely faded. “I just can’t stand the thought of anyone else being close to you. You’re mine, Shirley. Only mine.”
His possessiveness was overwhelming, but there was something about it that made my heart flutter. It wasn’t that I didn’t trust Lorik; it was that the depth of his feelings for me often took me by
surprise.
Before I could respond, he leaned in, his hands moving to undo the buttons of my blouse. His lips trailed down my shoulder, each kiss igniting a fire that I couldn’t resist.
The connection between us was undeniable, almost primal, and I found myself surrendering to it
completely.
As the night deepened and our bond grew stronger, Lorik whispered something that made my breath catch. “Shirley, give me a child.”
The words hung in the air, their weight almost suffocating. I froze, a storm of emotions swirling within me. A child… Was I ready for such a step? Did I want this with Lorik?
After a night of intense sex with Lorik, I woke up the next day in the morning light. The weight of my decision settled in the pit of my stomach as I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The night before had been filled with passion, a fleeting moment where I allowed myself to believe that maybe, just maybe, a child could heal the rift between Lorik and me.
His eyes had been so full of hope, of longing, that I couldn’t bring myself to deny him. When I whispered, “Maybe we can try,” it felt like a promise, one that I wasn’t sure I was ready to keep.
But now, in the cold light of day, doubt gnawed at me. I wanted my children to have what I never did–a full, happy family, free from the burdens of the past. But how could I offer them that when my heart was still heavy with unresolved pain?
Slipping out of bed, careful not to wake Lorik, I dressed quietly and left for the airport.
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didn’t tell Lorik that the piano competition I was entering would start in three days. I had already Dooked a flight to the city of Serevia and we were going to be apart for a while, which was just the right time for me to cool off.
On the way, I stopped at a pharmacy and bought a box of birth control pills. The small, nondescript package felt like a lead weight in my hand.
As I sat in the car, Lena, my wolf, stirred within me. Her voice was soft but tinged with sadness.
“You still haven’t forgiven him, have you? Taking that pill could hurt you, you know.”
I swallowed hard, my fingers trembling as I opened the package
can’t turn down my mate, Lena. But I’m not sure I’m ready for this. For any of it.” The words felt like a betrayal, but they were the truth.
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I took the pill, feeling a pang of guilt. Almost immediately, I felt a ripple of distress through the bond I shared with Lorik. Lorne, his wolf, had sensed it too, and the emotional backlash hit me like a wave.
“What are you doing?” Lorik’s voice echoed through our mind link, filled with anger and hurt. “You agreed… We agreed!”
My heart ached at the pain in his voice, but I couldn’t ignore the turmoil inside me. “Lorik, I… I hesitated, not knowing how to express the whirlwind of emotions I was feeling. “I’m insecure. I’m scared. I don’t know if I’m ready to bring a child into this world, into our world, with everything
that’s happened.”
His anger softened into something sadder, more desperate. “Where are you? I’m coming to find you.” Please, don’t do this. Don’t leave me.”
I closed my eyes, trying to block out the raw emotion in his voice. “Don’t, Lorik. Don’t look for me. We’re beyond playing Alpha and Luna right now. I need some space. I need to figure things out.”
“You don’t need space,” he argued, his tone frantic. “You need me. We need each other. I can’t lose. you, Shirley. Not like this.”
I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes, but I forced them back. “I’m not leaving you. I just need to go away for a while. We need to cool off, figure out what we really want. This isn’t the end, Lorik.
But I need this time.”
There was a long silence, the kind that made my chest feel tight. Finally, Lorik spoke, his voice a whisper of defeat. “Okay. But please, come back to me.”
didn’t respond, ending the connection as I wiped away the tears that had finally spilled over. The
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girport loomed ahead, a beacon of escape, and I drove toward it with a heavy heart.
sI walked into the terminal, I was surprised to see a familiar figure leaning casually against a pillar, his hands in his pockets. Maurice, looking as handsome and carefree as ever, with that charming, playboy smile that always seemed to lighten the mood.
“What are you doing here?” I asked, more curious than surprised.
He grinned, pushing off the pillar to stand in front of me. “What, no warm welcome? I’m hurt. But seriously, I’m here to escort you on this trip. Can’t let you go off on your own now, can I?”
I raised an eyebrow, half–amused, half–annoyed. “Since when do you play bodyguard, Maurice?”
He shrugged, his smile never wavering. “Since someone as lovely as you decided to go on a
dangerous journey. You know me, always the gentleman.”
I couldn’t help but laugh, shaking my head at his antics. But before I could respond, Lena’s voice cut through my thoughts, sharp with warning. “Lorik’s found us. He sensed Maurice’s presence, and he’s not happy. He’s coming this way, and he’s furious.”
Panic flared in my chest..
“Lorik,” Lena whispered, her voice trembling. “He’s coming. And he’s… He’s jealous. He’s not thinking
straight.”
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