Chapter 19: The Dream of Desire

The fire flickered in the distance, its golden glow casting long shadows across the forest floor. The trees whispered secrets in the night breeze, rustling leaves swirling at my feet. The air was thick—charged, electric—as if the entire world was holding its breath.

Chapter 20: The Truth of Their Obsession

The remnants of the dream clung to me, thick and suffocating. My body was still warm from their phantom touches, my pulse still erratic, my lips still tingling with the memory of their kisses.

Dorian’s hands gripping my waist.

Evander’s lips on my throat.