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His expression softened, and the playful smile faded from his lips as he took my hands in his, his dark eyes serious. "We’ll do whatever you want. If you want safety, we can use magic to keep ourselves hidden from the world. I will make sure Alpha Matteo and anyone else can’t find us."

As tempting as it was to simply live in peace, I knew I couldn’t turn away from the world that needed us. "What if I don’t want to hide?" I whispered, my voice thick with the weight of the decision.

He placed my hands over his heart. "Then we fight. We make them pay for the pain they caused. We fight for each other... and for peace."

A deep breath caught in my chest, and I found the courage to speak. "Then I choose to fight. We’ll fight not just for ourselves, but for the peace this continent deserves."

His grin widened. "You already speak like a queen."

I frowned, unsure. "I don’t want to fight for a crown."

"You don’t have to fight for it," he said softly. "You were born to lead. To rule."

A nervous chuckle escaped me. "How do you know that?"

He shrugged, his smile tender. "I just do... but I will gladly spend the rest of my life convincing you how precious you are."

Heat washed over me, my heart fluttering as my voice became breathless. "And how would you convince me?"

I didn’t wait a single heartbeat for his response.

His lips crashed against mine, urgent, hungry, as his hand tangled in my hair, pulling me closer. The other hand slipped beneath the furs, exposing my skin to the cool air. I gasped against his lips, my body already burning with desire. His lips left mine, trailing a searing path down my neck. In one fluid motion, he pinned me to the mattress, his weight comforting yet possessive.

The heat between us intensified with every touch. His mouth moved lower, exploring the curves of my body with a reverence that made my breath catch. His hands were everywhere—tugging, pulling, teasing—and each movement sent a rush of heat through my veins. I tangled my fingers in his hair, the silky strands slipping through my hands, pulling him closer as my other hand found his shoulder, guiding him where I needed him most.

He chuckled low, his voice dark and filled with desire. Without hesitation, he moved between my legs, positioning himself with precision. My heart raced as he lowered his head, and a cry escaped my lips at the feel of his touch. The sensation of his tongue made me tremble, and I closed my eyes, losing myself in the pleasure that only he could bring. "Oh, Fates," I gasped as the heat inside me intensified.

He lifted his head to meet my gaze, his red eyes glowing with an intensity that sent another wave of heat through me. "I love how you taste," he murmured, his voice sending a shiver down my spine.

I groaned, pulling at his hair, desperately seeking more. His pace quickened, each stroke of his tongue driving me higher, closer to the edge. The tension in my body was unbearable, but every time I neared the release, he slowed, teasing me until I was left gasping, on the brink of madness.

"Please," I begged, my voice breathless.

He chuckled again, a wicked gleam in his eyes. "The only way you'll come is with me inside you."
I nodded, heart pounding, barely able to think. I needed him—needed him to claim me completely. My breath hitched as he tore off his clothes, and I watched, entranced, as he knelt between my thighs. He brushed his tip against my pulsing center, and a wild, desperate need surged within me.

With a deep, satisfying thrust, he entered me. The moment we were joined, everything else faded away, leaving only the two of us. His movements were intense, pushing me to the edge with every deep thrust. I held onto him, my nails digging into his back as I pulled him closer, feeling the power of his body moving against mine.

He shifted, lifting me into his arms, holding me close as his pace intensified. The world around us spun, and every nerve in my body seemed to come alive. "You are mine," he whispered against my neck, his breath hot against my skin. "I want everyone to know you belong to no one but me."

His teeth sank into my flesh, and I gasped, my body surging with a mix of pain and pleasure. In that moment, everything in me broke, and I lost myself completely. I could feel the pressure building within me as my body clenched around him, each movement drawing me closer to a release that felt like it would consume me.

I could sense his own climax nearing, and instinctively, I let my wolf take control. I buried my teeth in the crook of his neck, claiming him as my own. A shudder ran through his body, his primal roar vibrating through me as his release crashed into me, pushing me to the edge.

We held each other through the storm, our bodies trembling as we rode out the waves of pleasure together. His kisses slowed, gentle now, and we lay together, facing each other, hearts still racing.

"I love you, my Luna," he whispered, his voice soft with affection. "I love you, my future Queen."