The morning sun barely peeked over the horizon, but the warmth it offered was a stark contrast to the coldness that had settled between Adrian and Kai since their confrontation with the vampires. The days that followed were filled with tension, as if every moment was teetering on the edge of something far darker.
Kai had pulled back emotionally, physically even though Adrian had tried to offer him space to process everything. It was clear to Adrian that Kai was struggling, caught between his own fears and the undeniable attraction between them. The omega was a creature of instinct, but his past had taught him to fear everything he didn't understand. And Adrian? Adrian was a walking contradiction both predator and protector, a constant threat yet a steady source of comfort.
Kai kept his d
