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Chapter 18 - Chapter 18- Heat Of The Hunt

Heat of the Hunt

The city was alive with shadows, every street a possible threat.

Dominic and Liam moved silently through a hidden corridor of the penthouse, weapons in hand, hearts racing—not just from fear, but from the need that had been simmering since the first night.

"You think we can handle this?" Liam asked quietly, brushing against Dominic as they moved.

Dominic didn't answer immediately. His hand found Liam's, gripping tightly. "We don't have a choice," he said. "And I don't lose what's mine."

Liam swallowed, heat rising. "Good. Because I don't plan on leaving you, no matter what."

The words hung between them—danger and desire entwined. Dominic's jaw flexed. He pulled Liam close, brushing lips along his neck in a slow, heated claim.

Meanwhile, Marco and Noah were navigating the dark streets, alert for any sign of trouble.

A shout echoed, and Noah stumbled slightly. Marco caught him instantly, pressing their foreheads together.

"Steady," Marco whispered. "I've got you."

Noah's breath hitched, and for a heartbeat, the danger made everything else fade—the closeness, the warmth of Marco's hands, the steady pulse of his heartbeat against his own.

"I know," Noah whispered. "And I trust you."

Their lips met in a long, tense kiss—slow, careful, yet filled with electricity. Danger made every touch sharper, every breath deeper.

Sebastian and Jax were positioned on a rooftop, watching the shadows below.

"Any movement?" Jax asked, his fingers brushing against Sebastian's in a deliberate, teasing touch.

Sebastian's dark eyes flicked to him. "Quiet," he said, though his hand lingered longer than necessary.

Jax smirked, leaning closer. "You're enjoying this tension as much as I am."

Sebastian's hand found Jax's jawline, tilting his face toward him. "You don't know how much danger excites me… and you."

Jax's breath hitched, and their lips met—slow, daring, full of the fire that only a moment like this could create.

Back at the penthouse, Dominic and Liam faced the enemy head-on.

Shots rang out. Shadows moved fast. Liam pressed against Dominic instinctively, hands gripping his waist.

"You could die," Dominic muttered, voice low, rough.

"I'm not leaving," Liam countered. "Not ever."

Dominic's lips found his, deep, claiming, but gentle enough to reassure. Fear, adrenaline, and need blended together—making every kiss, every brush of skin, a dangerous temptation they both craved.

The night stretched on in chaos. Every pair faced their own stakes:

Liam & Dominic: desire and danger fused in every touch and every kiss

Marco & Noah: first full romantic and physical intimacy under high tension

Sebastian & Jax: adrenaline + lust creating undeniable emotional and sensual connection

By the time dawn broke, the city had changed.

And so had they.

Midnight Temptations were no longer just fleeting—they were life, love, and fire.

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