Chapter 114: Both stable
The kiss lasted five more minutes before Ray pulled away, allowing her space to catch her breath, though his hand remained wrapped around her neck. They breathed against each other, their chests rising and falling as if they had been deprived of oxygen.
Lifting her gaze, Mia met his...those piercing eyes already burrowing into hers and found herself entranced, unable to look away. Being this close to him stirred something in her chest, something she was beginning to fear might be feelings. He looked even more alluring like this, and for a fleeting moment, she wondered if being his mate wouldn’t be so bad after all. Maybe she had misjudged him.
"Do you still want to reject me?" She asked, hoping for an answer different from the one she expected.
Unlike her, who was suddenly wavering, Ray didn’t seem conflicted. If anything, he appeared detached, merely reacting to the mate bond rather than any true desire of his own.
"Yes," he answered, and she lowered her gaze, already bracing herself for that response.
"You..." she started, only for him to interrupt.
"But not now. I will do it tomorrow, once we are both stable."
His words ignited a small flicker of hope in her. If she played this right, she could always find an excuse to delay it. For now, it was a win-win.
"Right. Let’s end it once and for all tomorrow," she replied, prying herself away from him with a confident air, acting as if she wanted the rejection just as much so he wouldn’t suspect otherwise.