<h4>Chapter 278: Fantasizing: I’s Analysis</h4>


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    <strong>Chapter 278</strong>


    <strong>~Valerie’s POV~</strong>


    By the time I stepped out of the room with my bags packed, the heated air from earlier had dissipated.


    Though it hadn’t been long since I entered my room, they stopped.


    Apparently, I had stepped in and pulled Emerald to her room, then gave Astraea a sound warning to stop causing trouble and stay away from us.


    The living room was empty. Emerald must’ve stayed back to her own room to cool off, and Astraea—thankfully—was gone. I wasn’t sure where to, and I honestly didn’t care since I didn’t perceive her.


    As I moved toward the kitchen with my smaller bag slung over my shoulder, I noticed I by the counter, standing quietly beside the microwave.


    The gentle hum of it heating something up was the only sound in the space. She didn’t notice me enter nor di she realise her meal had fully being heated up and the chim gone off.


    She must be deep in thought.


    I smiled faintly. "Hey, girl."


    No response.


    I tilted my head and took a step closer, only to realise she lookedpletely lost in thought, her fingers frozen mid-scroll over her phone screen.


    I took another step, preparing to tap her shoulder, but something on the screen caught my eye.


    A name.


    One word, boldened.


    <strong>Neil</strong>.


    My breath caught, and I instinctively nced away.


    Instead of touching her, I gently rapped the table beside her. "Earth to I."


    She jumped slightly, her screen locking in one swift move before she turned to face me with a wide-eyed smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. "You scared the crap out of me."


    "Sorry," I said lightly, trying to ignore the tight knot curling in my stomach. "What were you thinking about?"


    "Oh... nothing." Her voice was too quick, too smooth. "Just tired. You know... from the whole drama."


    I nodded slowly, still pretending I hadn’t seen anything. "Right. Same here. You okay?"


    "Yeah," she said with a little too much pep, brushing imaginary lint off her shirt. "You?"


    "Getting there. I’m all packed. Time to go build some emotional bridges with my mates," I joked, halfughing. "It’s just... hard."


    I smiled knowingly, stirring something on the counter. "I know what you mean."


    "Do you?"


    I rolled her eyes. "Duh, I may not be seeing someone now, but I did date someone before. After all, I am a very beautiful girl."


    She moved over to the microwave, took out her dish, the one Dristan had bought for us on our way back and ced it down on the table.


    She went to get a te and spoon, and then she turned to me suddenly, her expression mischievous. "By the way, which of your mates have you had wet dreams about?"


    I blinked, stunned. "I!"


    "What?" she giggled. "It’s a valid question. You dodged it thest time during camping."


    "And look at where that got us, me."


    I waved off my fear. "It’s just two of us. Besides, I know it wasn’t because you didn’t have one... or six wet dreams."


    I groaned, my cheeks heating. "I wasn’t dodging because I was trying to avoid drama."


    She narrowed her eyes yfully. "Then what?"


    I sighed, dragging my hand through my hair before leaning against the counter. "Because I’ve dreamt about all of them."


    Her eyes widened with wicked delight. "Oh my goddess, Val. You naughty, naughty girl, making love to each one of them or all."


    I covered my face with my hand. "It’s not my fault! The mate bond is doing things. Weird things. Erotic things."


    "You can say that again," she wriggled her brows at me.


    "Stop it, I. I mean it, it feels so real and then, bam, it is a dream."


    "I believe you," she said, fanning herself dramatically. "But now you’re staying in their space? Oh, girl... you’re about to experience next-level temptation and some hardcore lovemaking... hehe I want all the deets."


    I gave her a t look. "Don’t start."


    "Oh, I will." She grinned like a fiend. "Let’s break this down. Ash—broody and mysterious—you know he’s the type to silently sneak into your bed and steal your breath."


    I rolled my eyes. "I."


    "Then there’s Dristan—dark, possessive, and just the right amount of dominant. You two are going to end up steaming the entire west wing."


    I couldn’t help the smallugh that escaped.


    "Axel?" she continued. "Flirty tease. That one’s gonna rile you up just to watch you squirm."


    I sighed. "You’re so not helping."


    "Xade," she continued with a wiggle of her brows, "the rebel with a sharp tongue—he’s probably into the rough stuff. You know it. But I bet he’d pleasure you silly."


    My jaw dropped. "I!"


    "I haven’t even gotten to Kai," she whispered dramatically, "who might just tie you up with your own sheets because he’s possessive and chaotic."


    I groaned, clutching my stomach fromughter. "You’re insane."


    "I’m factual," she dered proudly.


    "Okay... then who else, Ace?"


    I looked thoughtful for a while, and then her eyes shone a bit. "I haven’t known him for a while, but I am confident that he would be a beast beneath the sheets. Don’t get me wrong, he is calm but calm ones sometimes are..."


    She fanned her cheeks for added effect. "That’s if there’s any at all as he devours you, fucking you again and again, thing you pass out from his intense lovemaking. I heard Lycans are that good and now he is a sexy damn god... ohe on, Val."


    Weughed for a bit, giggling like old times. The sound felt good, familiar.


    Then the air calmed—just a little.


    The microwave beeped, and I turned to grab the tray of my food she had helped me put in.


    That’s when Emerald came out of her room, her arms folded as she leaned against the doorframe. "Is she gone?"


    I nodded. "Yeah, she left."


    Emerald sighed in relief. Then she walked forward, her gaze ping-ponging between the two of us. "What were you two talking about? You look flushed."


    "Nothing," I said too quickly.


    I snorted. "Just your girl here fantasising about being devoured by six alpha heirs."


    "I!" I hissed, face burning.


    Emerald blinked and then burst outughing. "Oh, gods. Well, it’s better than the trauma from yesterday, I guess."


    Then her expression softened and turned thoughtful as she reached forward. "Wait... Val, where’s your ne?"


    My fingers instinctively flew to my neck, and my heart skipped a beat.


    Shit. I almost forgot they knew about it, and now it was gone.


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