She never wanted to reach that point.
Never.
And that was precisely why Levi's restraint struck her so deeply.
Even at the peak of instinct, even when desire and bond clouded his judgment, he still chose to think of her safety, her future, and the dangers surrounding them. He suppressed something primal and selfish for her sake.
That realization alone filled her with a quiet, aching gratitude.
Because in that moment, when it would have been so easy for him to give in to his desire, Levi had remained rational enough to protect not just her body, but her future and the fragile lives already tied to her.
Thinking of all this, Addison melted into Levi's kisses, the corners of her eyes reddening as her emotions swelled alongside the pleasure still coursing through her body. It wasn't just physical anymore. The warmth in her chest, the fullness in her heart, and the overwhelming intimacy between them made it feel as though even her soul was being soothed and fulfilled.
