The Lycan Prince’s Wolfless Slave (Academy Romance) novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203

“If you’re here to tell me you did all that for my own good, save it. You keep proving that whatever is between us is just a slave–and master dynamic. You force me to do what you want, you’re happy, and I’m just supposed to take it.”

Kai watches me, his expression unreadable. He does look like a Prince now, he looks like a man losing his grip. He moves closer, stepping into my personal space, forcing me to look up at him.

I’m sorry you feel that way,” he says, his voice dropping into a low frequency that vibrates in my chest.

“I stopped seeing you as a slave from the very first moment you arrived at the Academy. Do you remember? You insulted Rina and me right to our faces. You didn’t fear us. I’ve had to keep up appearances, play the part of the cold, controlling Lycan Prince just to keep a target off your back. But it seems the more I try to keep you at arm’s length, the worse everything gets

He pauses, his hand hovering near my face, but he doesn’t touch me. ‘So, I’ve decided to stop fighting it. I’ve decided to just feel. What I feel for you. I’m sorry for insisting on saving your life, Lyra, but I’d do it again. A thousand times over.”

My heart is racing against my ribs, a chaotic rhythm of fear and desire. Frustrating bubbles up inside of me. He’s so sure of himself. He’s so sure that his way is the only way.

I step back, creating distance, not because I want to, but because I have to. I can try to forget about what happened, Kai, if you promise to stop shadowing me. Just… let me be on my own. Please.”

Kai’s eyes narrow, his jaw tightening, “What does that mean? On your own?”

“It means whatever this is,” 1 gesture between the two of us, my hand trembling slightly. “It cannot continue. I want to be my own person. I am not the

Lycan Prince’s plaything.”

Kai lets out a laugh, but it’s harsh, almost pained. Plaything? You think you’re a plaything? I literally just ate your pussy until you came apart in my mouth, Lyra. That wasn’t a master and slave. That was… that was everything I am.

The words hit me like a physical blow. The memory of the oasis, the way he looked at me, the way he worshipped my body, crashes back into my mind. My whole face flushes. I glance at the doorway, terrified that Roman or Jackson might be hearing this.

That that was a mistake,” I whisper, my voice cracking. “It won’t happen again.”

His face darkens, a flicker of genuine hurt crossing his features. “Even if you don’t want us to be intimate, I will still be in your fe, Lyra. Have you forgotten what you are? Your secret? 1 still have to protect you, whether you like it or not!”

I stare at him silently. He’s standing there, burdened by secrets, carrying the weight of my life on his shoulders, all while I’m trying to cut him off. But he’s wrong. He thinks his leverage is the only thing keeping us bound. He thinks the secret is a cage.

1 shake my head as I feel strange sense of calm wash over me.

“No,” I say, my voice steady for the first time since I woke up. “You don’t.”

1 turn on Any heel and walk out of the kitchen.

“Apr” he calls, his footsteps heavy as he starts to follow me. Lyra, stop being recklesst Come hack here!”

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Chapter 203

Idan look back 1 storm into the living room, where my brother and my friends are waiting. They all look up as I enter. Kara, Roman, Isolde, Amara, and Jackson. They see the distress on my face, the storm trailing behind me,

Kai rushes in behind me, his hand reaching put to grab my arm, but I pull away, turning to face the room.

“Um… everyone,” I say, my voice ringing out, clear and loud. “Please, listen. I have something I want to tell you. It’s a… a secret about me. I’m only saying this because I trust you, and I know you actually care about me.

Kai is right there, his hand hovering over my shoulder, his face pale with panic. Lyra, top. Don’t be silly. It’s too dangerous for anyone else to know! Don’t

do this!

1 ignore him. I look at my brother, I look at Roman, I look at the people who have stood by me.

“You all think I’m wolfless,” I say, and the room goes deathly silent. “Well, yes, I am. But that’s because… I’m a… I’m a fox. A silver fox.

The words hang in the air, suspended, fragile, and terrifying.

Kai freezes, his hand dropping to his side. The color drains from Roman’s face. Kara looks between me and her brother in confusion.

They all stare at me, some in shock, like I just dropped a bomb on their laps. Well, I kind of just did.

I stand in the center of the room with my heart pounding.

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