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“Lycan, stop…” A giggle slipped from me as I moved away from him, putting a distance I thought was safe. I laughed, smiling at him.

We had just left the chamber after bathing and making love, but it seemed the more we gave into each other, the stronger the thirst grew.

I wondered if it was because of the ring now on my finger, or simply the reality that we were engaged, bound to be married soon.

He wouldn’t stop coming for me, and I wouldn’t stop wanting him until I finally pulled away to find a safe distance, to dress and focus.

He watched me from where he stood, then raised a hand as though surrendering.

“Alright, wife,” he said with a wink before turning to get

dressed.