Chapter 33: Dark Sides
Lyraeus’ POV:
The night was eerily silent, the tension between Aria and I almost palpable in the dense forest air. The moonlight barely penetrated the canopy, casting long shadows that danced around us as we stood in a standoff, words cutting deeper than any weapon could.
My heart pounded in my chest, my mind reeling from Aria’s words.``You hate me so much and I can feel it in my bones… why don’t we just cut off this mate bond between us, Mr Lycan. Reject me!” Her demand echoed in my ears, a command that struck at the very core of my being.
“Reject you?” I repeated, my voice shaking with a mix of disbelief and rising anger. “You think that’s what I want?”
Aria stepped closer, her eyes burning with defiance. “It’s clear you don’t want me. “You think I’m weak, a
