The truth of what just happened cut deeper than I wanted to admit. For the past three days, I have desperately tried to convince myself that my connection with Blaze was nothing more than a necessity. I told myself that messing around with him and seeking shelter under his wing was a play for survival. But it was all a fragile illusion. As soon as Ariel threatened to rip him away from me, everything became so clear.
Somewhere along this twisted road, Blaze became mine. And that reality scared the hell out of me, because there was no way I was coming out of this unscathed now.
I wrapped my arms around Blaze's neck, pulling him close in a deep kiss and silently memorizing the familiar taste of his lips. Blaze responded instantly, his kiss turning fierce and hungry, wrapping me in a passi
