Chapter 79
– Are you hoping someone had hurt me? My question made him freeze
ever allowed to spill His breath hitched, and for the first time, I saw something unfamiliar in his gaze—an unguarded emotion that he had never before. My heart pounded in my chest as I clenched my hands tighter. I was unable to look away from him
What is this?” He whispered, his voice low and rough
His hand reached out, fingers sliding behind my head as if he was holding on to me for dear life. The heat of his touch burned into me. He pulled me closer, his movements so gentle it made my chest ache
I have been looking for you like a madman–
Maximus said, his breath warm against my lips. Do you really think I would wish for you to get
hun? Zia. how could you think that? “
Guih
clawed up my throat. I had uttered those words to get his mind off Darius and the canine marks over him. But I did not expect his reaction.
Maximus had never reacted to any emotional provocation before. He was like a thick ice wall that refused to crack against any force, but now, it felt like the wall was shallow and it would break if I hit it just lightly
Vulnerability billed his eyes—something I had never imagined myself seeing there before.
My gaze moved to rest on Darius, who stood awkwardly behind Maximus. When our eyes met, he shifted his wright from one foot to another as if he suddenly felt uncomfortable being in the same room as Maximus and L
Darius1whispered, my voice barely audible to me Please. Leave us
The grip on my hand tightened as Maximus hissed. “You don’t have to be so polite to hum! ”
I flinched, fear rising to the surface. If this continued. I was sure they would start hunting each other again and that was not what Hlooked forward to.
When Maximus saw me silent, has fius clenched, and he started to rise, ready for a fight this hirker doesn’t deserve to be here.
Panic seized me. I grabbed a handful of his shirt and held on with all my strength.
No
*I yelped in an urgent voice. “ Please don’t go, Maximus Stay |||
His body stiffened. The two brothers glared each other down. I tightened my hold on Maximus, giving his shirt a little tag that made him slowly retreat and sit back down beside me.
The fire in his eyes dimmed when he looked at
M men n but didn’t vanish. He stayed beside me, just as I wanted, his chest rising and Falling heavily.
Darius was delighted that Maximus had barked off so he smirked and took his leave. The little bounce in his steps was so obvious and it was a childish display of victory. I couldn’t help but want to roll my eyes at him.
But I couldn’t. Maximus was still here and my hand remained on his shirt, my grip tight. I didn’t want to let go. Couldn’t bring myself to let go.
Maximus lifted his hands and gently cupped my face, has thumbs brushing over my cheeks. Dull sparks buzzed against my skin, but they couldn’t claim me. I fch weind without that electric conection with him that could take away all pain.
Maximus‘ eyes searched mine as if he needed to see my soul to believe I was truly there
It was so new for me to see him like this. It felt like s -couldn’t be Maximus Caine who trapped me
someone exchanged him with another man who was pretending to be him because this man–
“They took you before I could come back— He murmured, the words soft but trembling with fury held barely in check. Do you know what
that felt like!”
My throat clogged as I shook my head.
His calloused thumb grazed my lower lip. I thought you were just a game— someone to keep around for amusement. But when you
disappeared, it was like someone ripped out my heart. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep until I found you. When I realized I lost you
to some assholes I could have easily dealt with, it felt like I would go mad if I didn’t see you in front of me.
Raw emotions clawed at my chest, tearing me apart from the inside. I couldn’t speak, couldn’t even breathe.
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Chapter 79
His words washed over me like live and ice, each one burning and soothing at oper
–bever TAL
Maximus leaned forward, his forehead resting against mine before coming here, I swore to myself that I would never mention it- you anything about the time you spent here. But I also vowed that I would kill every man who ever laid a hand on you. Just give me their names.
My heart missed a beat as I leaned into his hands. This could be the only moment he ever allowed to show his real self to the show me that he
rared–
He cared. He came so far for me My eyes burned, but I couldn’t utter a single word still
Maximus‘ voice droppeal to a ragged whisper. “That’s all I need, Just their names, Lale one. Say something
A tear slipped down my cheek. I had been reduced to a vulnerable mess and for the first time in my life. I didn’t feel embarrassed about it. Becalise he cared.
But why did I care so much about he cared about me? I had no an
no answer to that.
But I knew one thing. If I opened my mouths and blunted Darius name right nose, Maximus would never be rid of that damned curse. And I didn’t
No one did anything I didn’t want, Maxic. “I whispered reluctantly
His nostrils flared, his eyes squeezed shut as if he was trying to contain his rage. His
His whole body shuddered. A growl rumbled low in his chest. I hands trembled with fury where they cupped my cheek.
Did you do it willingly!” He asked, Ins voire barely a breath
I couldn’t answer. The words refused to come. My silence was answer
And it was not a good answer at all.
was answer risnugh though
Something in him snapped. His lips crashed down on mine, fierce and desperate, claiming me with a need too raw to be denied.
I gasped against his mouth, my heart racing as he pushed me backward, his weight pressing me into the cushions
My hands flew to his chest, meaning to push him away, but they lingered there, gripping his shirt as if it were my only anchor in a world spinning
Heat surged through me as his mouth trailed down my throat, scaring every inch of skin be touched. My pulse quickened behind his hungry. furious lips.
“I hate it.
hate it.”
Maximus growled against my neck. The scent of another man on you. I need to erase it. I need to make you mine again. I so fucking
My breath hitched as he buried his face against my shoulder. His rough, harsh hands roamed down my sides as if he were trying to imprint himself
to my very soul.
You never stopped being mine No matter what the fuck you did, you never belonged to anyone che. Maximus whispered darkly, possessively. “And you never will. For the rest of our lives, Zia, you are mine. You are mine whether you like it or not
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