Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip

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My head felt like someone had stuffed it with clouds, then set the clouds on fire.

I didn’t know what to do with myself. My thoughts were slow, dragging themselves through my brain. I couldn’t even remember how I fell asleep.

Then I remembered the dream.

In it, I had… oh, god.

I had actually professed that I missed Cade’s body.

It was a nightmare. An actual nightmare.

I sighed in relief, pressing a hand to my face. It was just a dream. It wasn’t real. I could still face him with dignity.

I yawned and rolled over, seeing my mate standing shirtless on the balcony.

The early light spilled over his skin, highlighting every muscle. His hair was a little messy, his expression easy, and when he turned and caught me staring, he smiled.

I gulped.

Delicious.

“Had a great sleep?” he asked, leaning against the railing like he didn’t know he was committing a crime just by existing like that.

I nodded wordlessly. Talking seemed dangerous.

“You don’t have any work?” I finally managed.

“Nope.” His lips twitched. “You still want my body now?”

My eyes went wide. My heart plummeted straight through the floor. “What?”

He chuckled, enjoying himself. “You know, you were very… vocal last night. About certain things.”

Heat rushed to my cheeks so fast I thought I’d pass out. It wasn’t actually a dream?

“That was the alcohol talking!” I justified, pushing the blanket over my head, but his laugh followed me under it. “Why would you even give me those chocolates?”

“I didn’t even know they’d hit you like that,” he said, sitting on the bed. “I mean, you’re a werewolf, baby. Why are you such a lightweight?”

I peeked out from under the blanket just enough to glare at him. “Not everyone is blessed, Cade.”

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Chapter 134 A Surprise Trip

He grinned. “I’d say you’re pretty blessed. You have me.”

I groaned. “Just go to work.”

“I told you, I don’t have work.”

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“What do you mean you don’t have work?” I narrowed my eyes. “You’re Cade the Praetor. You always have work.”

He leaned closer, bracing one hand on the bed so his face was just inches from mine. “I finished it.”

I frowned in confusion. “What?”

“I finished all of my work for the week,” he said with a small smile. “So we can take a vacation.”

I stared at him. “You… what?”

“I wanted to bring you on it once everything was over,” he continued, brushing a strand of hair away from my face, “but there was so much to do. So I had to resort to other methods.”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t bring you sooner,” he whispered.

So, all that work, those endless piles, the late nights, the constant meetings, he’d been killing himself to clear it all… for me?

“That’s why you had a mountain–load of work?” I asked softly.

He just smiled, not answering, but I already knew.

“That’s so sweet,” I admitted, and for a moment I forgot how to breathe properly.

Then Cade stood, casual as ever. “I’ve already packed your bags.”

I shot upright. “What do you mean?”

“I packed your bags,” he repeated. “All you have to do is get ready for me, baby.”

“Ready for you?” I echoed, suspicious.

He leaned down, his voice dropping into that tone that made my wolf sit up straight. “And then,” his lips brushed my ear, “I’ll show you the new world I was talking about.”

The same “new world” he’d promised last night when I was drunk.

Only now, I was very much sober… and suddenly, I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

“I can’t believe it,” I muttered under my breath, still in awe. “We’re actually going on a vacation!”

The road blurred by as Cade drove, his eyes fixed ahead, one hand on the wheel, the other resting casually on his thigh.

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“Is it really alright to leave your duties like this?” I finally asked, my voice softer than I intended.

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