Return of The Blood Wolf: Ashes Rise

Chapter 21 - Draegon

The moon hung low in the sky, casting its silvery light upon the forest clearing. Phoenix and I stood there, locked in a wordless exchange that spoke volumes. I had sensed the subtle shifts in her demeanor, the way her instincts had momentarily wavered in my presence. It was a tantalizing discovery, and I couldn't resist the urge to test my theory further.

With a deliberate and measured step, I closed the distance between us, never breaking eye contact. The primal connection between us pulsed with a strange energy, like a thread of fate that bound us together. I knew she felt it too, even if she refused to acknowledge it.

"Phoenix," I said softly, my voice carrying a subtle command, "come closer."

Her eyes widened, a flicker of resistance in her gaze, but she couldn't deny the strange compulsion that tugged at her. Slowly, almost hesitantly, she took a step closer to me. Her movements were graceful, her white dress shimmering in the moonlight, but it was the subtle shift in her demeanor that intrigued me the most.

As she drew near, I could see the conflict in her eyes, the battle between her wolf's instincts and her conscious will. The primal urge to obey me without question simmered just beneath the surface, like a dormant force waiting to be awakened.

"Sit," I commanded gently, my voice laced with the power of suggestion.

Phoenix's eyes widened further, a mixture of surprise and frustration crossing her features. But she couldn't resist the command. With a sigh, she lowered herself to the ground, her movements fluid and obedient. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and she was following my orders without hesitation.

I knelt beside her, my black eyes locked onto hers. "You see, Phoenix," I said, my tone soft and contemplative, "there's something between us, something primal and undeniable. You feel it, don't you?"

She nodded slowly, her expression a mixture of confusion and curiosity. It was a rare moment of vulnerability for the fierce Beta, and I found it utterly captivating.

"It's as if our fates are intertwined," I continued, "and there's a part of you that yearns to obey me, to trust in this connection."

Phoenix's gaze remained fixed on mine, and I could see the turmoil within her. She was a wild and independent spirit, and the idea of surrendering to anyone, let alone an outsider like me, went against her very nature. But the primal instincts that bound us together were undeniable, a force that defied reason and logic.

I reached out, my fingers brushing against her cheek, and she shivered at the touch. "I don't want to control you, Phoenix," I whispered, "but I do want to explore this connection between us. To understand what it means for both of us."

Her eyes searched mine, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of vulnerability in her gaze. It was a vulnerability that mirrored my own, a shared uncertainty in the face of a powerful and inexplicable bond.

As we sat there in the moonlit clearing, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for us. The primal connection between us was undeniable, and it would shape our destinies in ways we couldn't yet comprehend.