Chapter 224

Orion She kissed like she had no idea what she was doing. Her lips barely moved, stiff but soft. It was kinda clumsy… and honestly ? Kinda hot. Something snapped in me. My wolf came rushing forward, growling like he wanted more. This wasn't just attraction anymore. It felt like instinct. Like I had to claim her. Like I had to keep her safe. I leaned in and took control. My kiss got deeper, slower, hungrier. She let out these soft little gasps. Her breath caught in her throat. Every sound she made lit a fire in me. I needed her. Right then. No waiting. No thinking. My heart was slamming in my chest so loud I thought she could hear it. Then I realized she wasn't breathing. Her hands pushed against me. I pulled back fast, chest heaving, lungs on fire.And what I saw ? Damn near knocked the air out of me. For once, her eyes weren't empty.They were wide open. Bright. Her lips were red and a little swollen. Her cheeks looked like she'd been running through fire. She looked completely undone.