Chapter 65

• I stood in front of the mirror, staring at the mark on my neck. The reflection showed more than just the physical changes; it revealed the depths of the bond that now tied me to Leo. The mark wasn’t just a symbol; it was a declaration, a claim, and something much more profound than I had imagined. My fingers traced the edges of the bite, and a shiver ran through me as the memory of how it happened replayed in my mind.
• I couldn’t wrap my head around it. Everything had changed so quickly—one moment, I was in the throes of uncertainty, and the next, I was marked, claimed by someone I barely understood. Yet, despite all the confusion and fear, there was a strange comfort in knowing that Leo was now part of me, that he had chosen me in a way that went beyond words.
• I sighed, tearing my gaze away from the mark. My body ached in places I hadn’t realized could ache, the events of the day weighing heavily on me. I needed to clear my head, and a hot shower seemed like the best way to do that. I turned away from the mirror and stepped into the bathroom, letting the steam wrap around me as I stood under the spray. The water cascaded over my skin, washing away the remnants of everything that had happened.