A Warrior Luna's Awakening (Freya and Caelum) novel Chapter 376

Trapped in You by Morrison Lee: Shadows of Our Love 376 Summary

Victor is stunned to see Lana, the woman who once pursued him relentlessly, now acting as if she wants to escape from him. Once fearless and determined to win his love, Lana now appears tense and distant, a stark contrast to the woman who broke through his defenses before. This shift unsettles Victor deeply, making him question whether her love was ever genuine or if it has simply faded away.

The tension between them escalates when Victor suddenly bites Lana’s neck, a gesture that is both possessive and punitive. Lana protests, worried about being overheard by Freya, but Victor insists on asserting his dominance and their relationship status. He demands that Lana call him every day and follow strict rules about fidelity and transparency, which she reluctantly agrees to despite feeling constrained.

Their interaction is charged with a mix of desire, frustration, and unresolved emotions. Victor’s intense feelings for Lana resurface powerfully, revealing a primal hunger that he thought he had suppressed. Meanwhile, Lana is caught between resisting and giving in, torn by her conflicted emotions and the complicated dynamics of their relationship.

As Freya’s voice interrupts them, Lana quickly covers up the situation, but the underlying tension remains thick. Victor’s warning not to run from him again highlights the fragile balance of control and vulnerability between them. Lana’s hesitant response shows her inner struggle, hinting at the complex bond that still ties them despite everything.

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Chapter 376

Victor had never imagined that the woman who once pursued him with relentless determination would one day regard him as someone she desperately wanted to escape from. The woman who had fearlessly chased him, unwavering and bold, was now standing before him, her eyes filled with impatience, as if she couldn’t wait to wash her hands of him.

Once, Lana had been the one chasing him, breaking through his guarded walls without hesitation. She had refused to accept rejection, fighting tooth and nail until he finally gave in, until he called her his own. But now, in the dim light of the apartment, she seemed eager to flee, her body tense, her gaze distant.

That realization cut deeper than he cared to admit.

Could her love have been so fleeting?

Had it truly vanished this quickly, leaving nothing behind but cold distance?

The memory that haunted him returned unbidden: Lana laughing among a group of young male models, their toned bodies pressing close around her, one of them—her so-called “friend”—pouring her a drink. The image sent a chill through Victor’s veins, a wave of unease that settled heavy in his chest.

Was this the reason? Had she grown bored of him? Did she see him as outdated, dull compared to those bright-eyed, golden-skinned boys?

“Victor, put me down—” Lana’s voice sliced through his spiraling thoughts, but she cut off abruptly as his lips descended onto the curve of her neck.

It wasn’t a kiss.

It was a bite—an act of punishment disguised as hunger.

“Victor—what the hell are you doing?” she hissed, trying to keep her voice low as he pressed her back against the door. His grip remained firm, unyielding. What had been a gentle cradle transformed into a cage; her feet lifted from the floor, her body trapped between him and the wall.

“What am I doing?” His voice was calm, almost too calm, but his eyes burned with a darker fire. “I’m your boyfriend. Isn’t this what lovers do?”

“Put me down before someone hears—”

“Then hold on,” he murmured, his breath warm against her skin. “Unless you want me to drop you.”

Her breath caught sharply, indignation flaring in her chest. “What do you even want?”

“You really don’t know?” His voice dropped lower, deep and quiet, his body pressing even closer so she could feel the solid heat radiating from him.

Lana stiffened immediately. She sensed the shift—the transformation from controlled restraint to something primal, dangerous.

“Don’t you dare, Victor. Freya’s right outside.”

His lips brushed the shell of her ear. “We’re a couple. I’m sure Freya understands that sometimes couples lose control.”

“Victor, don’t—” she pleaded, cheeks burning with embarrassment. “If there’s anything else you want, anything beyond this, I’ll try to give it to you.”

His eyes gleamed with something fierce. “Anything?”

“I’ll… do my best.”

“Then call me every day,” he said flatly.

She blinked in disbelief. “That’s ridiculous.”

A sharp knock echoed from outside.

“Lana?” Freya’s voice drifted through the door. “Are you in there?”

Lana froze, her heart pounding painfully in her chest.

Victor leaned closer, his breath hot against her neck. “Why don’t we open the door just like this?” he whispered, his hand brushing the doorknob.

“Fine! Fine—I’ll call you every day,” she hissed quickly, clutching his wrist to stop him. Then, raising her voice, she called out, “I—I’m changing, Freya! What’s wrong?”

Was he broken—unable to want anyone else after she had left him once before?

Or was it simply her?

The woman who could strip him of reason, tear through the armor he had built, and reduce the Alpha to a creature ruled by instinct.

Only her.

She was both his wound and his cure.

The reason he burned—and the only one who could extinguish the fire.

He pressed his forehead against hers, chest heaving, his voice a rough whisper against her lips. “Don’t run from me again, Lana.”

Her eyes flickered, torn between defiance and something softer. “Then don’t give me a reason to.”

Conclusion

The chapter closes on a raw and intense moment between Victor and Lana, where the fragile balance of their tumultuous relationship is laid bare. Victor’s fierce desire and possessiveness clash with Lana’s impatience and longing for freedom, revealing the deep emotional scars and unresolved tension that bind them. Despite the conflict, there remains an undeniable connection—one that is as dangerous as it is magnetic, underscoring the complexity of their love and the power it holds over them both.

In this charged exchange, themes of control, vulnerability, and the struggle for trust come to the forefront. Victor’s demand for commitment and Lana’s hesitant acceptance highlight their shared fears of abandonment and betrayal, yet also their unwillingness to let go. The chapter leaves us with a poignant sense of a love that is both a cage and a sanctuary, a fierce flame that threatens to consume them but also offers the possibility of healing if they can find a way to face their demons together.

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the fragile and volatile dynamic between Victor and Lana, as their tangled emotions continue to surface with raw intensity. The simmering tension between them is bound to escalate, revealing cracks in their relationship that neither can easily mend. As Victor’s possessiveness clashes with Lana’s desire for freedom, readers can expect a complex exploration of love, power, and vulnerability that will test their bond to its limits.

Meanwhile, the presence of Freya just outside the door adds an extra layer of suspense, hinting at the challenges the couple will face in keeping their private turmoil hidden from the outside world. The delicate balance between secrecy and exposure may force both Victor and Lana to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and each other. Emotions will run high, and choices made in the heat of the moment could have lasting consequences, leaving readers eager to uncover what lies ahead for this fiercely passionate, yet fragile, connection.