Page 86 of Kai's Hunger

I nodded, a sense of gratitude washing over me. With Kai’s guidance, I felt a growing sense of confidence at the power I now possessed.

Kai smiled at me, his gaze steady. “I want to share something with you, something that’s a part of who I am,” he replied. “But before I do, I want you to know that no matter what you see, I’m still the same Kai you’ve come to care for.”

I nodded, my trust in him unwavering. “I believe you, Kai.”

He took a step back, his eyes locking onto me. The air shifted around him, charged with otherworldly energy. And then, before my eyes, his body changed. Bones shifted and muscles rippled beneath his skin as he transformed.

A low growl filled the air, and my breath caught in my throat as I watched Kai’s form morph into a massive black wolflike creature. His fur glistened in the fading light, his golden eyes piercing the dusk with such intensity. He was a magnificent presence, a being that seemed to belong to the realm of dreams and nightmares.

My heart raced as I stared at the incredible creature before me. Fear and awe mingled within me, an array of emotions I struggled to comprehend. And yet, amidst the overwhelming sensations, there was an undeniable sense of connection. A bond with this creature, with Kai, that went beyond the physical.

Kai’s eyes never left mine, and I could feel his reassuring presence even in his transformed state. Slowly, he approached me, his movements controlled. His large head lowered, and he nuzzled me gently, his touch both tender and fierce.

Lily.Kai’s voice was a deep rumble in my mind.

How are we able to do this?I thought the words rather than speaking them.

Mate,was his only reply as he nudged my thigh with his snout.You are the first human to ever mate with one of our kind. And I want you to know every facet of my existence.

I smoothed my hand against the coarse fur of his neck, my heart swelling with emotion. I met his golden gaze, my eyes filled with unshed tears. “You’re magnificent, Kai,” I said aloud. “Terrifying and beautiful all at once.”

Kai’s wolfish form softened, vulnerability in his gaze.And you, Lily, have entranced me like no other. You’ve accepted me, and embraced every aspect of who I am.

As the last traces of daylight gave way to the embrace of night, Kai’s form shifted back to that of a man. He stood before me once again with tenderness in his eyes.

I stepped closer, my fingers tracing the contours of his face. “I am yours, Kai, in every way,” I whispered.

He pulled me into a warm embrace, our hearts beating in unison. “And I’m yours,” he murmured against my lips with a kiss that held the promise of a world uncharted and a love everlasting.

Chapter Seventeen

Kai

My heart raced as I looked into Lily’s eyes, the threads binding us together stronger than ever after she had witnessed my true form. I could feel her presence in my mind, her thoughts like a gentle caress against my consciousness. The barriers that had once separated us were now nothing more than fragments.

I could sense the changes within her, the subtle shifts in her body as my DNA coursed through her veins, bringing with it the healing she so badly needed. The bond we shared was unlike anything I had ever experienced, a merging of souls.

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