Chapter 151: Embrace of Destiny

Zendedari wrestled with his predatory instincts, forcing himself to remain completely still, his form unmoving as Caitlin was trapped between his solid presence and the cold, unyielding wall. Every muscle in his body coiled with tension, but he kept it at bay, knowing that the woman before him, fragile yet strong, needed reassurance, not dominance. Caitlin's throat bobbed as she swallowed, her voice breaking the tension between them. "It won't work, Zen. You know that. I have responsibilities, a life that doesn’t allow for this kind of intensity. I can’t afford to get involved in something so... consuming. You’re looking for something eternal, something passionate, something... forever." She shook her head, her hands trembling slightly as she wrung them together. "I’m not that person. I don’t have anything like that to give." Zendedari’s heart clenched at her words, but outwardly, his face remained impassive. Deep inside, a quiet smile stirred within his soul. How little she knew her