章 103: Pain

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CHAPTER 103

~Tempest's POV~

I had begun to get some good control over my irritation. Perhaps because I was far from Koda, that mate of mine. 

Tsk. 

Just the thought of his last image—him begging Aira made my insides twist and my anger rise.

I leaned in closer, my lips hovering just above Ryland's. "You're the one who said you needed to leave," I whispered, feeling the thrum of his heartbeat through his chest. "But I don't think you're ready to walk out that door."

A flicker of something vulnerable passed through his eyes before, he pulled me by my ars downward and his mouth claimed mine. 

His lips were urgent, his grip tightening around my waist as he pulled me against him, leaving no space between us. Heat flooded my senses, and all thoughts of restraint evaporated as I gave myself over to the moment.