Chapter 14 : The Bond Tightens CAIUS I told myself not to hope .
Not to read too much into the way Liras gaze lingered on me a little longer each day .
Not to let my wolf , Fenrir , get too excited over the fact that she hadnt tried to escape in days .
She watches us , Fenrir murmured in my head , his voice a deep , pleased rumble .
Shes still resisting , I reminded him .
But she is looking .
He wasnt wrong .
I felt her eyes on me now , the weight of her stare pressing between my shoulder blades as I stacked firewood outside the training hall .
She thought she was being subtle , but I knew when I was being watched .
It took everything in me not to turn and meet her gaze .
If I did , I knew shed look away , that shed retreat back into the guarded shell she had built around herself .
Instead , I focused on my task , pretending that her stare didnt make my skin heat .
She is ours , Fenrir continued .
She just doesnt know it yet .
She thinks I stole her .
You did , he pointed out .
Youre not helping .
You need to make her see , Caius .
Make her see that you are worthy of her trust .
And how do I do that ? Simple , Fenrir growled .
Show her who you are .
Show her that we are not her enemy .
Easier said than done .
Especially when my Beta and Gamma were grinning like idiots as they approached me .
I sighed , already regretting acknowledging them .

What? Elias smirked .
Oh , nothing .
Just admiring the way our mighty Alpha is stacking wood like an omega while his mate watches from the shadows .
1/4 Chapter 14 The Bond Tightens +15 Bonus Ronan snorted .
I mean , at least shes watching now .
Progress , right ? I exhaled slowly .
Do you two have a reason for existing , or did you just come here to be annoying ? Elias grinned .
Bit of both .
I threw a log at him .
He dodged easily , still smirking .
Touchy .
Ronan crossed his arms , blue eyes gleaming with amusement .
I think hes mad because were right .
Lira is watching .
I didnt respond .
Because acknowledging it saying it aloud would make it real .
And I wasnt sure I was ready for that kind of hope .
So I turned back to my work , placing another heavy log onto the pile .
Okay , fine , Ronan said , plopping down on a nearby bench .
Ill bite .
Whats the plan ? I gave him a blank look .
Plan ? For winning over the stubborn , beautiful , completely in denial Luna you stole , he said .
Because I hate to break it to you , but looking broody and stacking firewood isnt exactly the grand romantic gesture thats going to get her into your bed .
I growled , but Elias nodded thoughtfully .
Ronans right .
Ronan smirked .

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Im always right .
Elias ignored him .
You need to change your approach .
I exhaled sharply , rolling my shoulders .
Shes not ready .
She wont ever be ready if you dont give her a reason to be , Elias countered .
Right now , youre treating her like a warrior you need to conquer .
But maybe … she needs something else .
Not an Alpha , but a man .
I went still .
Fenrir hummed in approval .
He is right .
Ronan clapped his hands together .
So ! You should try wooing her .
I scowled .
I dont woo .
Then youll die single , Ronan said cheerfully .
I shot him a look , but he only grinned wider .
Elias tilted his head .
What about your father ? How did he court your mother ? 2/4 Chapter 14.
The Bond Tightens I stiffened at the mention of my parents .
+15 Bonus My father , the late Alpha of Vexmoor , had been a hard man .
A warrior before anything else .
He had won my mothers hand the same way he had won his battles through strength and dominance .
But Lira wasnt like my mother .

She wouldnt bend just because I was stronger .
She wouldnt be swayed by power alone .
And that ? That made her dangerous .
I sighed , raking a hand through my hair .
Youre both unbearable .
Maybe , Ronan said .
But were right .
I didnt respond .
Because I wasnt ready to admit it .
Instead , I picked up another log and threw it this time at Ronan .
He caught it midair with a smug grin .
Aww , you love me .
I tolerate you .
Same thing .
Elias chuckled , then gestured toward the other side of the courtyard .
Shes leaving .
I followed his gaze sure enough , Lira had turned away , disappearing back into the fortress .
But not before pausing for half a second .
Hesitating .
Like she almost … didnt want to go .
My fingers curled into fists .
You see it now , Fenrir murmured .
Yes .
She was looking .
Watching .
And though she still saw me as the enemy …