Chapter 132: Entwined Fates

Caitlin and Zendedari held each other like children clinging to comfort after a terrible nightmare. The warmth of his body grounded her, and despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her, the closeness between them was undeniable. Her awareness of him deepened with every breath, her skin pressed against his in a shared intimacy that somehow felt both wrong and right. Her bare chest rested against his side, the slow rise and fall of his breath lulling her into a strange sense of peace. "I don’t suppose you’d like to tell me what happened to my shirt," Caitlin murmured softly, though her words held no real accusation. Her gaze flickered to the remnants of her clothing, shredded and scattered across the floor. Despite the situation, the sight made her smile faintly. "You were in a bit of a hurry, weren’t you?" Zendedari’s arm tightened around her, his hold gentle but possessive, refusing to let her pull away. Instead, he reached for the quilt at the edge of the bed, draping it o