Chapter 56
The room was thick with heat and tension, the aftermath of the fight leaving a tangible crackle in the air. Tessa’s chest heaved, sweat slicking her skin, hair sticking to her damp neck, and every nerve in her body still buzzing from the adrenaline. She pressed closer to Dastien, feeling the solid warmth of him behind her, the steady beat of his heart a grounding drum against the chaos that threatened to overwhelm her senses. Dastien didn’t release her. Not for a second. His arm remained tight around her waist, his other hand flexed near the intruder, ready for another move if needed. The wolf inside her hummed with energy, coiled and fierce, yet tethered by the unspoken trust she felt with him. For a fleeting second, Tessa considered how easily she could lose herself in the rush of sensa
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