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I grin, my teeth flashing in the moonlight. “Liar. Your body tells a different story, little rabbit. It wants me. It fucking needs me.”

My lips descend on hers, drinking in her moans as I plunder her mouth with the same force that I’m using to take her body. Her nails rake down my back, drawing blood, but the pain only adds to my pleasure.

Our coupling is savage, our bodies slamming together with desperate need. The world narrows to this—her and me, a dance of violent passion.

“No one can take you like I can,” I whisper against her lips. “No one else will ever satisfy you the way I do.”

“Stop!” she pants, even as her hips rise to meet my thrusts.

I chuckle, a dark, dangerous sound. “Never. I’ll never stop taking what’s mine.”

Her body arches off the ground, a cry of pleasure tearing from her throat as her release washes over her. Feeling her climax, I follow suit, spilling myself into her with a savage growl.

We come back to earth slowly, surrounded by the quiet forest. I roll to the side, bringing her with me, her head resting on my chest. My fingers trail idly through her hair while I stare at the starry sky.

“Was it like you remembered, baby?” I whisper.

She lifts her head to meet my gaze, her eyes glimmering in the moonlight. “It was different,” she admits. “It was better. Because this time, I love you so fucking much.”

I hold Kali close, her words reverberating within me. How can she love a monster like me? I don’t deserve her pure, radiant heart. Yet, I’m too selfish to let her go.

Gazing into her eyes, I trace the delicate curve of her cheek. “Kali,” I breathe. “You’re my world, my everything. Without you, I’m nothing but a shadow, a shell of a man.” I pull her into my embrace, burying my face in her hair. “You’ve become the air I breathe, the reason my heart beats. I never thought I could feel this way—this overwhelming need to cherish you.”

Leaning back, I cup her face tenderly. “You’ve broken through the darkness that consumed me, shining a bright light that burns away the shadows. I’m forever changed because of you, my little rabbit.”

My lips brush against hers, a gentle caress that belies the intensity of my feelings. We kiss slowly and deeply, pouring our love and longing into the embrace. There is only us in this moment—no past, darkness, or pain. Only the two of us entwined on the forest floor, lost in a world of our creation.

When we finally part, breathless, I gaze at her with a reverence I’ve never felt for another living soul.

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EPILOGUE

KALI

One year later…

Isit on the porch, gazing out at the tranquil Alaskan landscape. The trees sway gently in the summer breeze, their leaves rustling like a whispered lullaby. My skin tingles pleasantly in the sun's warmth, and I relish the freedom of being outdoors, unencumbered by clothes.

It's been a year since I graduated, and much has changed. The state-side operations of the Navarro Cartel are a thriving enterprise under the leadership of Matias and Thiago. Their ruthless ambition has earned them respect, and Taren is keeping everything running in Mexico with Alice by his side.

I've pursued my passion for architecture at a firm that allows me to channel my creativity in fulfilling ways. The work is challenging, but it brings me a sense of purpose.

And all the while, Matias has been there with me. Our relationship has evolved beyond the initial darkness and violence, becoming more complex and profound. The man who once terrified me now fills me with love and an undeniable longing.

As I sit here, I can't help but wonder about the future. Matias has brought me to this secluded cabin for a vacation, away from the cartel's demands for him and the architect firm for me.

I shiver, not from the cold, but from the electricity that hums whenever Matias is near. I know he could walk out here at any moment, and the thought thrills me. Our bond, forged in the crucible of captivity and violence, has become a lifeline. This connection defies logic and reason.

As I sit, lost in contemplation, I hear the creak of the cabin door behind me. My heart quickens, and I turn, knowing that Matias is awake.

The warm morning sunlight casts his muscular body in a golden hue. His dark eyes smolder with desire, and I feel my own body respond, a familiar heat pooling between my thighs.

His gaze is intense as he takes in my naked form, and I feel a tingle of excitement mixed with apprehension. We've explored this countless times before, but there's always an added layer of excitement when we embark on these “Nature holidays.” Matias will push me to my limits and beyond, and I crave it.

“You look ready to run,” he rumbles.

I stand there, feeling the rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins.

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