Chapter 15. Playing Hard to Get

Blaze's fingers entangled with Astrid's, pining her hands above her head as he got on top of her. Though his initial design was to reject her, a tide of remorse, uninvited, coursed within, compelling him to reveal the nature of his true relationship with Tiffany.

Blaze understood that severing the ties of his existing affair with Tiffany was an imperative step. 

This decision was not only motivated by the desire to remain loyal to his newfound mate, but also stirred by the profound connection they had forged since their paths coalesced.

Furthermore, Blaze's sentiments towards Tiffany were tainted by her tendency to cling and her possessive nature, qualities that failed to resonate with him. The certainty of ending their hookups had already solidified in his mind, an outcome that seemed unavoidable given the circumstances. 

In their transient dalliances, Tiffany's behavior projected a sense of entitlement, although their interactions had been nothing