Joel's POV My wolf perked up! Mate, mate, mate is here! Maximus threw the door open to the SUV and shoved Rose inside. "Drive, drive, drive!" He yelled. Brent slammed on the gas and we sped off. "Rose!" I couldn't help but throw myself at her in the backseat. "I missed. Are you ok? Did he hurt you?" I couldn't help but throw question after question at her. Her chest was heaving and she was panting from running. She threw herself at me and locked her lips with mine. Her soft lips met mine and I groaned, opening my mouth so she could slip her tongue inside. Our tongues stroked each other's until we had to pull apart to breathe. I watched as tears fell from her eyes. "I'm so sorry!" She exclaimed. "It's not your fault baby." Damien told her. "I almost lost my virginity to that monster!

