Chapter 93: The Irresistible Pull

Caitlin felt uneasy, unsettled by the way Zendedari's voice sounded so tender, almost caring. It wasn't just the words he spoke; it was the tone—the way it seemed to seep into her, making her want to do whatever he asked, no matter how unthinkable it was. Like drinking the blood. She could smell it in the air, feel the steady beat of his heart in the room, hear the rhythmic rush of blood coursing through his veins. For a brief, treacherous moment, she let the sound echo in her mind, feeding the hunger that gnawed at her insides. But she caught herself and bit down hard on her lower lip, fighting the impulse. She needed distance from him, needed to escape the overpowering pull he had over her. It was as if something wild, something primal and ancient, that she didn’t even know existed inside her, was waking up—and it was calling to him. The chemistry between them was undeniable, a force so strong it made her ache just to be near him. Her hand shot out toward the door, fumbling with the