Vampire's Queen Vol 2. Ember's Flame: An Enemies to Lovers Vampire Romance by Abiegail Rose

Author:Abiegail Rose [Rose, Abiegail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abiegail Rose
Published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

The curtains fall, the final notes of the opera lingering in the air like a haunting melody. I find myself nestled in Braeden's lap, my head resting against his sturdy chest. His arms enfold me, cocooning me within their strength and warmth. In his embrace, I feel safe.

His touch against my hair is now gentle, a stark contrast to the roughness I had encountered earlier. Tenderness replaces his previous intensity, leaving me breathless and yearning for more. The walls that I should rebuild between us crumble before my very eyes, as I am unable to tear myself away from this newfound refuge.

Amidst the stirring of departing guests, Braeden's shadows envelop us completely, transporting us from the crowded opera house to the sanctuary of my bedroom. There, he plants a fleeting kiss upon my forehead, a mere whisper of his lips against my skin that sends shivers down my spine. "I must depart for now," he murmurs softly, his voice carrying an undercurrent of promises and anticipation. "But fear not, Ember, for I shall return when the moon rises tomorrow night. There is much we must discuss about our future."

Our future—those words ignite a fierce flutter within my chest. I gaze up at him, etching every detail of his handsome face into the depths of my memory while simultaneously wishing to erase it all. As Braeden cups my face delicately in his hands, a potent mixture of heat and tenderness emanates from his gaze, weakening my knees and rendering me utterly defenseless.

"There is no turning back," he whispers with determination, his breath mingling with mine. "You are mine now, my little fire, and I will protect what belongs to me."

And just like that, he melds seamlessly into the encroaching shadows, vanishing from sight. I am left alone in the quiet confines of my room, my body still humming with the remnants of desire and my mind swirling with unanswerable questions.

What have I gotten myself into? What about my freedom from the chains of mating and duty? It feels as though I have merely exchanged one set of golden shackles for another. And what will my family say when they discover the impromptu bonding that has taken place?

The uncertainties and risks loom before me, casting a pall over any semblance of certainty. Yet, whenever Braeden comes to mind, a peacefulness settles within my soul. Perhaps this is the true essence of finding one's destined mate—setting aside personal desires for the sake of another's happiness.

I lean back against the coolness of the wall, holding my tattered dress to my chest, surrendering to the flutter of my heart, and closing my eyes. My body may be momentarily sated, yet it longs for Braeden's touch once more. In his wake, he has irreversibly altered not only my desires but also the path I had once charted for my own future.

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