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I scream when Haze slaps my pussy again. I'm sensitive as fuck, but it sends a shiver of pleasure through my spine at the dull ache. I whimper as he climbs onto the bed beside me and grabs my legs, rolling me until my core is straddling his face.

My cheeks heat even more as he grips onto my thighs and tugs me down onto his mouth, his tongue exploring me with long, luscious licks. I arch my back, bending my head to the ceiling with a moan as I tremble.

"Haze," I cry.

He eats me harder when I say his name. I'm fluttering. Still coming down from my orgasm moments ago, the taste of his cum in my mouth which only makes me wetter. Fuck.

I lean forward to bunch my fingers into the sheets with desperation. My eyes begin to water and I chew down on my lip, although my cries slip out anyway when he sucks on my clit before shoving his tongue inside me.

"Oh, Goddess," I hiss. "Don't stop."

Haze tugs me down onto his lips more, my hips naturally grinding into him with desire.

My thighs begin shivering as my pleasure builds again with ease.

Fuck, sweetness. His voice in my head almost makes me detonate. Ride my face.

I slide against him, using his tongue to roll over my clit, hitting the perfect spot every time.

"Oh, shit," I groan. "I'm gonna come. Haze. Fuck. I'm gonna come."

His fingers turn punishing in my thighs, ready to make marks and that thought alone brings me to the edge of his mercy. I come. I see stars. I cry out his name and continue to grind down on his tongue as my orgasm charges through me like lightning.

I'm shaking as I inhale the deepest breaths and I slump when my head begins to spin from the intensity of two releases. Haze's tongue begins to slow and I close my eyes, reeling in the sensation of his grip.

I somehow manage to roll off him and his arms are instantly wrapped around me, hugging me tight from behind. I'm still trying to catch my breath as he peppers kisses along my shoulder and up my neck.

Holy hell. That was fucking incredible.

I had no idea submission could be that hot.

My eyes peel open slowly and I stare at the wall ahead, Haze's body not leaving mine for a second. He doesn't say anything, I enjoy the silence and our panting breaths. I swallow and try not to think about any intrusive thoughts that might ruin this moment.

"Are you okay?" Haze whispers with such tenderness it almost makes my eyes water.

I nod after a moment. "Yeah."

He kisses my skin again, over and over until my chest warms with the heat of our bond and how it wraps around my heart like a tight knot. I'm not going to be able to fight our mate bond now, it's set and I'm not sure if I even want to let it go.

This feels heavenly.

Haze twists me in his hold and I shyly look away from his gaze. His fingers grip my wrists and he inspects my skin where his shadows once were, but they don't hurt, didn't even leave a mark. I'm perfectly in one piece.

"Look at me, Vi," he says.

My throat constricts and I drag my gaze to his. Those silver eyes watch me with adoration, my wolf cries inside me for this well needed time together. His hand raises to brush back my hair and he cups my cheek.

"Did I hurt you?"

I frown. "No," I state instantly. "Not at all."

"Good," he smiles and presses a kiss to my forehead that makes me melt.

Suddenly I realise how incredibly naked I am. My arms attempt to cover my body, but Haze leans down and grabs a blanket, draping it over both of us. My heart aches at the simple gesture.

"Do you understand now that it's okay to like these things?" He asks and I had no idea he could sound so gentle.

I bite down on my bottom lip and nod. "It might take me a while to come to terms with it."

Haze hums. "Then we can take all the time you need to get there."

I bury my face into his neck, feeling his warmth and touch. Something glows inside my chest and I cannot fight the smile that creeps onto my lips—and is prepared to stay. I don't want to think about how we got into this position because I don't want it to stop.

"What's going on with the pack?" I ask, changing the subject to help me cool down.

Haze releases a low grunt. "The trespasser that shredded my back," he says. "Turns out it's Noah's mate."

I press my hand to bed, the sheets falling around me exposing my breasts. "What?" I blurt.

"Literally discovered it the other day," he says slowly, his eyes flicking between mine with confusion. "Why?"

That must be what they were arguing about the other day. Maddox and Noah might be at each other's throats, but it's clear that there are feelings between them. Fuck. I couldn't even imagine what Maddox is feeling, especially if Noah's mate turns out to be one of the enemies.

"Nothing," I murmur before resting back down beside him. "Just surprised, that's all. Has Noah spoken to him?"

Haze nods. "Yeah. We're trying to find out more information. Malakai hasn't found us yet, but there is more to the story. Now we know they're mates, I'm sure we can somehow get some details that could be used to our advantage."

"Are you worried?"

He opens his mouth only to shut it a second later.

I've seen Haze fierce and determined, but I see his walls lowering and my heart rattles at the thought of him letting me in. To see the real him. Does he share his worries with Maddox or Noah or Aurelia?

"I don't want anyone here to get killed," he states simply. "I fear my brother's powers have grown stronger. I fear that I'm leading them to their death. I fear that everything we've worked hard for will be all for nothing."

My hand reaches up instinctively and I brush back his dark strands. "Are his powers stronger than yours?"

"Unfortunately."

"They knew the risks," I whisper. "They came to the rebellion because they'd rather die than be under Malakai's power. Right?"

Haze sighs. "That doesn't make it easier."

"Of course it doesn't," I shake my head. "But they're willing to fight for their freedom."

"I don't want to lead them onto a battlefield where they won't make it off."

"Have you spoken to any of the others about this?"

He shakes his head. "They cannot know my weak thoughts."

"Why?"

"Because it makes me a shitty leader."

My brows pinch together. "No it doesn't. It makes you realistic. It's okay to be worried about them and the fate of your pack. Nothing in this world is easy. We all have to fight for our territories and our sanity."

Haze closes his eyes and tightens his arms around me, tugging me closer to his chest. His fingers graze my bare back, drawing circles across my skin that is now raising in goosebumps.

"Are you waiting for them to attack?"

"No. I'm waiting for them to get close enough for us to attack first."

"Oh," I whisper.

He opens his eyes again and cups my cheek, pushing back my hair like I did to him. He says nothing but admires me and my blood hums at the way he looks at me. It's intense but I can see everything he thinks without saying anything at all.

"Then you need to get your brother's amulet to make sure your powers are stronger than his."

Haze's fingers pause midway through my hair. "If only I knew how."

"The elders told you I was your way in, right?"

His eyes narrow at me with suspicion and concern. "Yes, but they didn't say anything else."

"Where is it?"

"Malakai keeps it close to him. He wouldn't be stupid enough to carry it around with him, but it's his prized possession," he says. "Like mine is to me."

I hum softly. "Could we somehow try to come up with a plan to get it? Use Noah and the witches to cover our scents."

"No," he rasps. "It's too dangerous."

"He doesn't know who I am," I state.

Haze stares at me with darkening eyes, his breathing becoming heavier. "Whatever you're thinking, stop it." He growls. "You are not going anywhere near him. Do you hear me?"

I shudder at the punch in his voice. "But they said I am your way in. What if they need me to receive it–"

"No, Viola," he snaps this time making my eyes flinch. "You are not going anywhere. I forbid it."

My lips press together as I listen to my heart pound against my ribcage. If Haze wanted his amulet that badly and wanted to use me, he'd let me go. Wouldn't he? That's when I realise what he said to me a few weeks ago was true.

I'm more than the amulet and powers for him. I'm his mate.

We need each other more.

"What if that's what they mean?"

Haze's jaw tenses until I hear it click. "Then I'm never getting it back."

My mouth becomes dry when I hear the clarity in his voice. "What if you need it to defeat him?"

"Then we think of something else. I am not risking you."

"But–"

"Don't you dare," he grabs my chin and draws me into him. "I am not losing you before I've even had you, Viola. It's not happening."

I eventually nod. "Okay."

"Malakai is unapologetically evil," he says through gritted teeth. "If he even found out who you were to me. Fuck. He'd do things to you that will make me tear this world apart and I can't stand the thought of him hurting you."

My head rolls back against his arm and I graze my teeth over my bottom lip. "Can I help with other things?"

"You want to help?"

I nod. "I'd like to be more involved, know what's going on. I can help."

"Of course, sweetness," his voice relaxes. "I want you to be involved."

A small smile curls on my lips. "I also want to speak to my brother. I need to explain what's going on, to tell him that I'm okay and I need to help you guys."

Haze's eyes waiver for a second and he groans. "Okay," he says. "He can't know where we are. What we're doing. It needs to stay a secret. Can you do that for us?"

"I'm one of you, aren't I?"

"Fuck," he groans and rolls me on top of him, attacking my neck and chin with kisses. "Yeah, you're one of us. You're never leaving my side again, you know that right?"

My eyes close as he whispers against my skin and a shudder rushes down my spine. If he said this to me a few weeks ago, I'd tell him to get stuffed. But now I'm starting to realise that if I want to be with Haze, I need to adopt his new life.

Nate would never accept him into our pack for starters.

This is my new life now and I'm not terrified by it. I want to stand with them and fight.

They all deserve a new chance at life and I want to do anything I can to help.

"I don't think I want to be anywhere else," I confess.

Haze groans into my skin with satisfaction. "You will be the death of me, Viola."

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Author's Note

Haze is such a softy and so damn sexy in beddddddd🤤

I adore that at first he wanted to use his mate to get back the amulet, but now he doesn't want her risking her life. ugh. we've come such a long way!!!🥺❤️

I also love that Haze is opening up to Viola, as mates should

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