Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

Chapter 97 Skye's POV I pressed was hands against Adilan's chest , gently poking him back , my heart caring as 1 broke ngr agonizing , the cel desent in thaip against my brated skin . " Adrian , we can , " I whispeted , my wire trembling . " Tomorrose, the election campaign starts .

I can't afford to be distracted " The stood motionless , moonlight , carving shadows armuu hir atteng jaw , His amber eyes held mine , intener and servaveting , manching du " That's exactly why I needed to do this tonight , " he said , his voice low but charged with emotion . He rock a careful step word nie , not gap " Temontime we're swept inta politics and competition .

But before that , there's something you need to kennt something I won't ute closing the My throat tightened , a mis of fear and anticipation . " What ? " " I'm in love with you , skye , " he said , the words simple yet heavy , settling into the quiet night . " I think I have been since that day at The Watering Hole , when you stood up to Nadia , terrified but unbreakable . " My breath hitched , a pong in my chest . " Adrian " Let me finish , " he said softly , histone gentle but firm .

" I've thought this through . I want you as my mate , Skye . Not just my Beta , not just my second 1 want a bond with you that goes beyond pack roles . " His declaration struck me like a blow , crumbling the walls I'd built to honor Nadia's memory . For months , I'd buried my feelings , convinced that bring his Beta meant denying this pull between us . " This is sudden , " I stammered , though we both knew it wasn't . This had been building since that night in the canyon , maybe even before .

" Athe election , you'll meet Alphas and packs from across the continent . You might find your true mate . " Adrian shook his head , a sad smile on his lips . " I've considered that , Skye , And I've decided that even if some stranger at Silvercrest Mountain is my fated mute . I'd reject her . " i stared , stunned . Rejecting a mate was tabou , a painful act that could shatter bath wolves , I knew that better than anyone having fled my own past . " You can't decide that now , " I argued .

" You don't know how powerful the mate hord is- " " I know what this feels like , " he interrupted , gesturing between un . " Th my heart , my mind , every part of me , I've chosen you . You're my mate , Skye . " Tears pricked my eyes , my voice barely audible . " I can only be your Bets . Like Nadia was . I promised her I'd take care of you His expression softened , understanding dawning . " Is that what's holding you back ? Nadia " I couldn't answer , guilt and confusion choking me .

Nadia's last words echool - Take care of him . Be the Beta he needs . How could I reconcile that with the longing burning inside me ? Adrian stepped closer , his warmth cutting through the chill " Skye , look at me , " he said , his voice tender Reluctantly , I met his his amber eyes steady and earnest . " Til moun Nadia forever , " he said , his voice thick with grief . " I'll honor her memory , carry her dreams forward . But her death taught me something too fragile to waste .

We have to cherish what's in front of us , cherish the present . " My gaze dopped , uncertainty swirling . His fingers gently lifted my chin , guiding my eyes back to his . " Nadia wanted me to be happy , " he said , softe no " She wanted us both to be happy . Do you think she'd us to deny this ? " 1 had no answer for us , something alive ? ver . Nadir had lived him silently for years - would she want me to follow that path of unspoken longing ?

On suld she want something more 1/2 Chapter 97 As I wavered , my eyes betraying my conflict , Adrian leaned in again . His kiss was softer , a question , his hands hovering at his rides , giving the the choice ra pull away . I didn't Instead , I leaned into him , my lips meeting his with a hunger that startled me . My hands slid up his chest , curling The kiss deepened , igniting something prisal .

around his shoulders , pulling him closer Adrian's arms wrapped around my waist , lifting me effortlessly . Without breaking the kiss , he pushed open my apartment door , carrying me inside . The door clicked shat , sealing us away from the world . He set me down in the living room , stepping back slightly , his eyes locked on mine . " If you want me to leave , tell me now , " he said , his voice rough with desire but his gaze sincere . " I'll go , and we'll never speak of this again .

" In answer , I reached for him , pulling him back . Our lips crashed together , my reservation crumbling . His hands tangled in my silver hair , riking my head to deepen the kiss , a low growl rumbling in his chest , My fingers fumbled with his shirt buttons , urgency making me clumsy .

Adrian's hands joined mine , steady , shrugging the fabric off to reveal his tanned chest , muscles defined under mounlight streaming through the curtains , Scars crisscrossed his skin , stories of battles won . I traced one along his collarbone , feeling the rough texture . His breath caught , eyes closing briefly , a flicker of vulnerability that made my heart ache . His hands found my shirt's hem , pausing as he searched my eyes .

I nodded , lifting my arms , and he pulled it over my head , exposing my skin to the cool ar Goosebumps rose , but his warm lips chased them away , kissing my shoulder , my collarbone , the curve of my neck . Each touch sent shivers through me , desire warring with guilt . I wanted this , craved it , but Nadia's memory lingered , a shadow I couldn't escape . Adrian lifted me , carrying me to the bedroom with steady steps that belied the urgency in his touch .

He laid me on the bed , his amber eyes glowing in dim light , hunger mirroring my own . " You're beautiful , " he murmured , voice raw with awe . " So beautiful it hurts . " the Chapter Comments