Chapter 192: Calculated Risks

Zendedari stirred languidly, his muscles tight and heavy with satisfaction. He didn't want to move, but hunger was growing, a deep gnawing in his core that couldn't be ignored. He needed sustenance, not just for himself, but to maintain the strength to protect Caitlin and Barry, and to ensure his body could heal. The toll on him was high, and with the constant demands, he knew he'd have to feed more frequently to keep up. Slowly, he disentangled himself from Caitlin’s warm, sleeping form. She stirred slightly, a soft moan escaping her lips as her long lashes fluttered open. "You can’t possibly want more," Caitlin mumbled, her voice still thick with sleep. She stretched languidly, her body pleasantly sore from the many hours they had spent together. "I don’t even think I can move," she added, a teasing smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Zendedari grinned down at her, running a teasing finger down her flat stomach, eliciting a shiver from her. "I always want more," he replied wi