Chapter 138 Unexpected Turn Of Events
Addison didn’t recognize the man, but something about him struck a chord deep inside her, a flicker of familiarity that she couldn’t quite place. More than that, a stirring sensation began to rise within her, a warmth that started to radiate from deep inside. It was unsettling. She shifted slightly, discomfort blooming in her chest, unsure of what it meant or what to do next.
And then it hit her, scents, powerful and intoxicating, drifting in from all directions, each more intense than the last. The sudden rush made her head spin. Yet she didn’t dislike them. In fact, they were the most divine fragrances she had ever encountered, each one inexplicably familiar... and utterly irresistible.
Addison closed her eyes, trying to distinguish the layers of scent lingering in the air. The first was her favorite, comforting and fresh, a citrusy blend with a touch of pine. Then came the rich aroma of chocolate and coffee, warm and perfectly balanced, another favorite. Finally, a familiar mixture: lemon and honey, but this time laced with soothing lavender. The combination was so decadent, so perfect, it made her stomach flutter.
The scents swirled around her, heady and overwhelming, making her feel lightheaded and weak, as though they were seeping into her very soul.
She turned to her father, wanting to ask him for answers, but the words caught in her throat. Her body felt strange—overheated, restless. As she and her father stood frozen in place at the center of it all—
A voice rumbled through the air.
"MATE!"
Then another.
"MATE!"
And another.
"MATE!"