Chapter Twenty-Six

Kiran and Gwyneth had staged it all. They planned to make it seem like they had been careless, not properly protecting their precious little prisoner. Gwyneth had explained that she believed that once the others realized the woman had not returned, they would come looking for her. And when they did, Kiran and Gwyneth would be prepared to follow them.

“Do you think it will work?” Kiran asked as they sat in his study.

“She came for the wolf. She either watched us take him with us or they are keeping count of who returns.”

“You think she aimed to hurt us?”

“Most likely. The Dark Wolf attacked me at the party. She released him, so he could cause chaos, as you said. She wanted to ruin everything, which means, she must have kept track. Besides, what better way to kill a lot of important wolves at once than by releasing a wild beast into a room full of them?”

“Smart plan,” he had to admit.

“But it backfired.”

They smiled at each other, and he sensed a new hope had risen.

“How do you think they are able to travel back and forth?” Kiran asked. “Our world is advanced but not in the same way as yours.”

“Maybe they brought something with them when they were pushed through the portal. I’m not sure, but I will find out.”

“You will return…”

“Kiran…”

“I understand, Gwyn. I wished I didn’t, though. I wished I could just be mad about it, but that’s not the case. I do understand, and it makes me… sad, but not mad.” He sighed.

“I want to be here,” she admitted.

“And I believe you when you say it. But there is something you need to do. I admire your dedication. I truly do.”

Kiran’s wolf voice whispered to him, You’re lying to her, right? You aren’t actually letting her go?

Kiran didn’t answer the wolf, and instead, he continued to smile at his mate, who returned the gesture. It wouldn’t be easy to watch her disappear, but he would let her go because he knew she would hate herself if she did not at least try to fix the damage that was made.

Gwyneth suddenly got up from her chair and walked over to him. Kiran pulled her onto his lap, and they continued to gaze at each other. Though the moment felt bittersweet, he cherished their connection.

“I can’t say it won’t hurt seeing you go,” he admitted.

Gwyneth sighed and leaned her forehead against his.

“I love you,” he whispered.

“What?” She pulled back and looked at him, appearing shocked, but he was still smiling.

“I love you.”

“Kiran…”

“Don’t say it back,” he interrupted. “If you do, I know I can’t let you go. I would rather imagine you not really loving me.”

“Why?” she whispered.

“Just easier.”

“But—”

“Please don’t, Gwyn. I can understand you need to go, but don’t rip out my heart as well when you do.”

“Kiran…”

“Just know I love you,” he declared. “I never imagined I would fall for the woman who jumped between worlds, but I have, and I won’t keep it a secret.”

Gwyneth chuckled a little, then kissed his lips softly, but the kiss quickly turned heated. He picked her up and placed her on his desk. Their hands moved desperately over each other, and he couldn’t wait to see her naked. Now was not the time for words. It was a time for their bodies to express the love and passion they felt for each other.

Kiran wasted no time in undressing her. The mere sight of Gwyneth bare drove him wild. His hand traced down her body, found her most sensitive spot, and he began to gently caress her clit. She responded with passionate panting and arched her back, her legs spreading wide to welcome his touch. Kiran could barely restrain himself, his own desire raging, and he intensified his ministrations, pushing her over the edge until she screamed out her pleasure.

Without hesitation, he shed his own clothes, eager to feel her wrapped around him. He positioned himself, sliding into her slick warmth, savoring the sound of her blissful moan as he filled her. Unable to hold back, he began to move with a wild and unrestrained passion, yearning to be as intimately connected to her as possible. Gwyneth’s cries of pleasure grew louder, urging him on, and just moments before he reached his climax, she spiraled into ecstasy once more. Her legs tightened around him as she shuddered, her inner walls contracting around him, coaxing out every drop of his release.