The Lycan's Forbidden Mate novel Chapter 85

85 Difference.

85 Difference

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Did he have feelings for her? He did treasure her more than anyone else in his life. However, did he truly love her?

His gaze moved from their intertwined hands to her face. Her anxious expression and appealing smile made it clear that she was eager to hear his

response.

“Maybe.” He softly

Her smile brigh in surprise bu

“Tell me.”

“Why ar

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he maintained a quizzical gaze. Her lips parted rsed them and took a step closer to him.

us?” He chuckled and questioned. Her hazel green y in the light of the day, not the sun, which was inous clouds. They appeared happier and less

curious.” She laughed. Ophelia had a perpetually innocent it was always clear that she was tactful and cunning- ite as cunning as him. Perhaps she was. Like he did, she also sparkling look that concealed dark, deep secrets. Secrets that ‘t be able to keep from him.

y brushed her hair away from her face and brought her in closer. was no use in digging If he was eventually going to find everything. all, they were getting married. They will be united in mind, soul, and . Obviously. He leaned up close and kissed her lips. A soft, sensual kiss caused her eyes to widen.

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He had never kissed so subduedly before.

In an instant, he withdrew and smiled briefly. “No.”

Ophelia laughed, fighting the temptation to whack his shoulder. “Liar.”

“I’m not.”

“What does this mean, then?” She questioned, lifting their joined hands to demonstrate how tightly he was holding on, as though she would vanish if he let go. As he continued to tighten his hold, she dropped their hands and giggled.

“You were imp

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on he

“Th

a spear, so I’m only acting out of concern.”

iled, almost rolling her eyes as she laughed. She then oulder and gripped his shirt. He gave her a warm, were a priceless gem. His eyes swirled tenderly, fixed the only one for him. Like she was born for him.

sessed with me? Do not try to deny your obsession with

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1. “I am.”

s that you are in love…”

difference between those two words.” Nikolai whispered,

g his grip on her hand even møre.

think they are that far apart.” Ophelia muttered.

Nikolai’s eyes flitted. “Tell me how you view them differently then.”

session is unhealthy and love is healthy.”

ikolai bit his lower lip staring at her intently. He was curious as to what was going on in her mind.

Still… he wished to distract her from her questions. He led her away from

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the balcony and back to the room.

“You should take a bath, then we’ll go for a walk in the garden.”

Just as he turned to walk away, Ophelia pulled on his shirt and she tightened her hold on their linked hands.

“What?” He asked, returning his attention to her.

“Do you like me?” She blinkingly questioned. “If you don’t like me, it will be silly because you wouldn’t want to wed someone you dislike, right?”

“Th

difference between those two words.”

nk they are that far apart either.” Ophelia muttered, pursing her

how you view them differently then.”

a soft word for growing feelings, and love is simply a strong word.”

like hate?” Nikolai raised a brow.

helia took a moment to think about his question before gently nodding. es, just like hate.”

How peculiar, you once told me that you hated me.” Nikolai smirked.

Ophelia’s eyes widened. “That’s because you wanted to kill Esmeralda

“She was being annoying as usual, my darling FireStorm.” Nikolai whispered and pulled her close to him, wrapping his arms around her body.

Ophelia chuckled and raised her head to see his face in all its glory. “You can be such a baby sometimes.”

Nikolai was taken aback by her words. “What? I am not!”

“You are.” She teased, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Nikolai blinked. “I’m not clingy.”

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“Dramatic baby.” Ophelia teased.

“I’m not a baby.” Nikolai didn’t know why she was suddenly teasing him. He felt extremely flustered.

“Psychotic baby?” Ophelia asked, raising a brow. She then bursted into

laughter at his bewildered expression and threw her head back, closing her eyes, laughing.

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