Chapter 48
SHERS POV
1 walk out of the dungeon, my heart racing with anger and my mind consumed with thoughts of the rogues and their betrayal. As I make my way to my room, 1 suddenly catch a whiff of a strange, sweet scent that makes my senses come alive. I pause for a moment, trying to place the scent, and realize that is coming from Lia’s room
I quicken my pace, eager to find out what is causing the alluring aroma. My mind is suddenly filled with images of her, and Dean’t help but feel a strong desire to see her. 1 push open the door to her room and am met with a vision of bratty.
Raya is standing in front of her dressing table, her back to me, brunching her hair. Her hair is still wet from the shower, and it cascades down her back in dark waves. She’s wearing a loose white blouse that falls off one shoulder, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of her month, tanned skin. My eyes trail down to her waist, where a pair of jeans ling her curves, and buy heart starts to race
1 can’t help but take in her scent, which is even stronger now that I am in her room. It’s a mix of jasmine and vanilla, and it’s intoxicating. I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself, and step closer to her. She turns around her eyes meeting mine, and Iran see a hint of surprise in her expression
“W–what are you doing here?” I asked, distracted by the gathering sensation on my groin.
“I–um.” she stuntered, looking towards the door. “I came to talk to you”
ad to come and investigate
“Sorry to interrupt,” I say, trying to keep my voice steady. “But I just caught a whiff of something amazing and had to come
I was pretty sure my bloodied chest was visible but she looked so calm and unfettered by the sight, which as a matter of fact, surprised me so much
She smiles, a small but warm gesture, and I can feel my heart skip a beat. “It’s just my perfume,” she says, holding up the bottle. “Do you like it?”
I nod, unable to form words as 1 stand there, taking her in. She’s even more beautiful up close, and I can’t help but feel drawn to her. My eyes travel down her body once more, taking in every curve and contour, and I can feel my desire growing with each passing second.
“I should go,” I say, tearing my eyes away from her. “I didn’t mean to intrude.”
Inod, my heart racing as I make my way out of her room. As I walk back to my own room, my mind is filled with all sorts of questions.
The scent hit me like a freight train again. It’s sweet, almost cloying, and it’s unlike any scent I’ve ever experienced before. It’s Lia’s scent, I know it in. My nostrils flare as I try to take it all in, my heart rate quickening with each breath. I’m caught off guard by how powerful it is, how it fills the entire room and wraps itself around me like a thick fog
I can’t help but close my eyes and inhale deeply, savoring the scent. It’s like nothing I’ve ever smelled before. It’s a mixture of flowers and honey. with an underlying musk that’s both earthy and primal. The scent is so intoxicating. I can feel it affecting me physically. My pulse quickens, my breathing becomes shallow, and my body begins to react in ways I can’t control.
My eyes snap open, and I shake my head to clear it. I can’t be feeling this way. I shouldn’t be feeling this way. Lia is my prisoner, and I can’t let myself be distracted by her scent or her beauty.
But it’s impossible to ignore. The scent lingers in the air, filling my senses and clouding my judgement. I can feel my control slipping away from me, as if the scent has some sort of power over me.
“I rode to kow how I’m going to explain this to you, Raya, but you must leave.
“What?”
As Haya begins to protest, I cut her off abruptly. “You must leave now,” I say firmly, the warning in my tone unambiguous. She sees the blood on my chest and the unwelcoming look in my eyes, and I can see the fear in her eyes
“I–I’ll go,” she stutters, nodding her head quickly as she begins to back away. “Is everything OK?” She added, asking.
“Y–yes. Everything is perfect. Everything is finel
I keep my gaze fixed on her as she turns and walks away, my nostrils still filled with the scent of her. What was happening to me? I couldn’t understand why I was feeling this way, why I was so drawn to her.
Once she’s gone, I stand there for a moment, trying to make sense of my thoughts. But the more I think, the more confused I become. I’ve never felt this way before, and I don’t know what to do about it.
I start pacing back and forth, trying to make sense of what just happened. As I pace, my mind races with a million thoughts. What was that scent! And why did it affect me so much? I’ve never felt this way before. I’ve never felt such a strong attraction to anyone. And Raya..why did she have to
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be the one to stir up these feelings in me?
As I continue to pace, I realize that I can’t let her stay here. She’s too dangerous to me, and I can’t afford to lose control around her. I need to keep her away, no matter how hard it may
be
I walk over to the door and take a deep breath before opening it. Raya is already halfway down the hall, but I can still see her. I call out to her, “Raya, wait.” I say, and she stops and turns around.
“I’m sorry,” I say, “I didn’t mean to scare you. But you must leave. Now”
She only nodded as response.
As I looked into her eyes, I saw a deep sadness that filled her soul. It was a look of fear and uncertainty, one that spoke volumes without the need for words. Her eyes were cast downward, her shoulders slumped, and her entire being exuded a sense of defeat.
There was something about her that tugged at my heartstrings, that made me feel a strange mix of sympathy and anger. Sympathy because I could see that she was hurting, and anger because I knew that I was the cause of that pain.
She had always been such a strong, confident woman, one who could hold her own in any situation. But now, as she stood before me, I could see that she was a shell of her former self, her spirit broken and her confidence shattered.
The sadness in her eyes seemed to deepen as she realized that I was not going to change my mind. It was as if she had resigned herself to her fate, to the fact that she would have to leave the Pack.
Raya hesitates for a moment, but then she nods her head and walks away. 1 watch her go, feeling a mixture of emotions. Confusion, anger, and desire, all mixed together in a tangled mess.
As I close the door, I know that I have to do everything in my power to keep her away. The desire is just too great, and I can’t afford to let my guard down. I take a deep breath and try to steady my racing heart, but the scent of her still lingers in the air, filling my senses.
I shake my head, trying to clear my thoughts. This can’t be happening. I can’t let her get to me like this. But as I walk away, I know that the scent of her will stay with me for a long time to come.
Startow that the scent of her will stay with me for a long time to come.
