Chapter 210: Bound by Fire

Jacob swore the very ground beneath his feet shifted, as if the elements themselves responded to the storm of passion brewing inside him. Zande, too, felt it—the unmistakable roar of thunder in the distance, the sharp crack of blue-white lightning flashing in the sky. It was as if the world mirrored the wild energy coursing between them. With an almost feral intensity, Jacob kicked open the door of the cabin and stumbled inside, his body trembling with a need he could no longer suppress. The beast within him, always lurking just beneath the surface, clawed its way to dominance, battling for control over his actions. Yet it wasn't a loss of self, but rather a surrender—to her, to the moment. As Zande tried to lift her head, Jacob's mouth was upon hers, rough yet tender, his breath coming in heated gasps. A low, possessive growl rumbled from deep within his chest, vibrating through her body. His hand, broad and powerful, cupped her throat, holding her as if she were the most precious t