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Chapter 331: Chapter 331 I’m yours
Kyra’s heart ached at his words. She squeezed his hand gently, turning to face him. "Ocean, I..."
Before she could finish, he shifted closer, his face inches away from hers. "I don’t want to pressure you," he whispered, his breath warm against her cheek. "I just want you to know that no matter what, I’ll always be here. Whether you love me the same or not, I’m yours."
The sincerity in his words made her chest tighten. The weight of everything—the new mates, the overwhelming emotions—had been pressing down on her for whole day. But here, in the quiet with Oceanus, things felt different. Easier. The way he looked at her, as if she was the only thing that mattered in the world, made her heart flutter.
She gazed into his deep turquoise eyes, finding a emotions she hadn’t seen before. Her fingers grazed his cheek, and he leaned into her touch, his eyes closing for a brief moment.
"Ocean," she said softly, "I don’t want you to feel like you’re on the outside. I’m just... figuring things out. But being with you tonight, here, like this... it feels right. Peaceful."
A small smile tugged at his lips as he opened his eyes, meeting hers. "Peaceful? I can live with that." His voice was low and soothing, but there was a spark in his eyes, something deeper than just calm.
Before she could respond, Oceanus lifted their joined hands to his lips and kissed her knuckles gently. The tenderness in his gesture made her heart skip a beat. He then pulled her closer, his arm wrapping around her waist as he pressed his forehead against hers. The warmth of his body against hers felt comforting.
"I’ve never felt this way before," he murmured, his breath mingling with hers. "And I’ll wait as long as you need, little star."
Her heart swelled at his words. She rested her head on his shoulder, feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "For being patient with me. For being here."
The night deepened around them, but neither of them seemed to notice. Wrapped in each other’s warmth, they simply sat there, enjoying the peace, the connection, and the quiet love that bloomed between them in the soft glow of the moonlit river.
Kyra felt a warmth spread through her body as Oceanus wrapped his arms around her, his embrace both protective and tender. She exhaled softly, breathing in his fresh, oceanic scent, something soothing and familiar about it. His grip tightened slightly, and she felt the gentle weight of his chin resting on her shoulder.
Then, without warning, she felt his lips brush against her neck. Soft, delicate kisses that made her skin tingle. A shiver ran down her spine as he continued to trail his lips along the curve of her neck, sending warmth through her veins. She closed her eyes, losing herself in the feeling of his touch.
Suddenly, a soft glow appeared, catching her eye. Oceanus’ mark, near her neck, began to glow—a stunning wave-shaped tattoo, shimmering in silver with a slight turquoise hue. It looked ethereal against her skin, like it belonged there. The sight of it made Kyra’s breath hitch.
"Main husband," Oceanus whispered, his voice filled with both pride and tenderness as he gazed at the glowing mark. He smiled, a soft, genuine smile, and leaned down to kiss the mark again, his lips lingering there as if to claim it.
The moonlight illuminated his face, casting a gentle glow on his features. His turquoise eyes shone like the ocean itself, and Kyra found herself staring at him, captivated by the sight. Her gaze shifted to his lips—plump, soft, and light pink, almost too perfect. She swallowed, her heart racing as her eyes traced the shape of them.
Oceanus noticed her staring and smirked slightly, his eyes filled with playful warmth. "What are you thinking, little star?" he asked, his voice low and teasing as he leaned closer, his lips only inches from hers.
Kyra smiled softly, her heart fluttering. She bit her lower lip, hesitating for just a moment before she leaned forward, brushing her lips against his in the softest kiss. It was sweet, gentle.
He kissed her back, slowly and deeply, his hand cradling the back of her head as he pulled her closer. The world around them seemed to disappear, leaving just the two of them beneath the stars, connected by a love that was both peaceful and powerful.
When they finally pulled apart, Oceanus rested his forehead against hers, his breathing uneven, but his smile never leaving his face. "I could stay like this forever," he whispered, his eyes locked on hers. 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
Kyra smiled back, her heart full. "Me too," she whispered, knowing that in this moment, everything felt right.
"I haven’t seen your beast form," Kyra muttered, backing away slightly, her eyes widening in curiosity.
"You want to see it?" Oceanus asked, studying her face with a teasing smile. She nodded, feeling a flutter of excitement in her stomach.
"Let’s go then," he said, walking closer to the shore. He paused and turned to her, his turquoise eyes glowing softly under the moonlight. "You stay here. You might catch a cold, so don’t play with the water," he added with a playful warning.
Kyra nodded again, feeling her heart race as she watched him dive into the water. He disappeared beneath the surface, the sapphire river swallowing him whole. For a few moments, there was nothing but the sound of the crickets and the soft lapping of water against the shore.
"Oceanus?" she called out after a moment, her excitement turning into nervousness. She took a step closer to the edge. "Oceanus!"
Her voice echoed in the still night air, and panic started to creep in. What if something had happened? The water remained calm, as if nothing had disturbed it at all.
Just as Kyra was about to step into the water, a shadow rose from the depths. Her breath caught in her throat as she saw a large, dark shape emerge from the river.
