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I tuck my face into the crook of his neck, breathing deeply. The sound
of his racing heartbeat reaches my ears–erratic, intense, like
everything about him. A small smile forms on my lips.
“I really like your scent… it’s very good,” I murmur, brushing my nose
against his throat.
He wraps his arms around me carefully, as if he were afraid he might
break me.
“Your scent is better, my love.” His hoarse voice carries a deep
tenderness. “It’s addictive… warm, thick. When I breathe it in, it feels
like the whole world gets lighter.”
He squeezes the embrace slightly, resting his face on the top of my
head.
“I love you so much, Magnus… sometimes I think my body only exists
to feel you.”
The sincerity in every word makes my chest warm up. I smile faintly,
tired but serene.
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I stay silent for a few seconds, feeling my heart beat in the same
rhythm as his, until I let out a low sigh.
“You know… this is so strange. I was always in control of my life. I
always thought I would die alone. Then you appeared… or rather, you
forced your way into it just to have me.”
Adrian laughs softly, kissing my hair.
“It’s not my fault if I love you above everything, Magnus.” His voice
comes out soft but loaded with emotion. “My whole life was empty,
without a purpose. I didn’t feel anything… until I found you. You
taught me how to breathe again, how to see the world in color. So,
yes, I needed to have you. Even if my methods were cruel… I needed
you.”
I let out a sigh and nuzzle my nose against his throat, feeling the heat
of his skin and the scent that calms me.
“It’s still hard to believe I feel this way about you, I confess quietly
“You took my throne, took everything from me, and still kept me locked in this cell. But when I let you into my heart… I felt at peace.
Even if everything between us is sick and insane… I like it. It’s
strange, but I like it.”
I stay silent for a moment before continuing.
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“We had that little argument over my jealousy… something so silly I
don’t even know if it can be called a fight.”
He squeezes me tighter, and an involuntary groan of pain escapes my
lips.
“Of course it was a fight, Magnus.” His trembling voice can barely hide
the tension. “To me, it felt like the end of the world. Just the thought
that you might leave me… I thought I’d go insane. The despair, the
anguish… I never want to feel that again. I love you so much I would
give my life for you.”
I breathe in deeply, his scent invading my lungs, and I smile slightly.
“I don’t want your life, Adrian. I want you to stay alive,” I say firmly,
my tone hoarse with possession. “You entered my heart, and you’d
better stay alive. You’re mine, and I don’t permit you to die.”
He moans softly, shuddering at my words.
“I love it when you’re possessive with me… please, be more, I want
you to be obsessed, to forbid me from everything.”
I roll my eyes, but I can’t contain the smile.
“I’m not quite that crazy. But yes, I don’t want you near other people
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or smiling at them, even if it’s a fake smile. You’re mine, and I don’t
share what belongs to me.”
He moans with satisfaction, the sound low and gravelly, as if my
possessiveness were feeding him. His body relaxes against mine,
completely surrendered.
“I love you so much, my love. Truly.”
I smile, feeling the weight of sleep approaching.
“And I like you, Adrian. Now shut up and sleep… I’m getting drowsy,
even though I just woke up.”
His laugh is soft, almost a whisper, before I feel a kiss on my hair.
“Your body is hurt, love. It’s normal to want to sleep all the time.
Sleep.”
And this time, I obey. I let myself sink into the warmth of his embrace, his scent surrounding me until sleep drags me under once
more.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
