Tabitha's POV With a slight pull, Derek took me into his arms. As he had just finished his shower, I could smell the scent of body wash on him. When I pressed my palm against his chest, his body heat felt like it was burning me up. Leaning his head towards mine, he cooed in my ear, "You've got a mole on your inner thigh." His breath, together with the refreshing scent of mint, brushed against my skin, making my cheeks flush red. I couldn't help asking my wolf inwardly, 'He actually knows such a secret of mine! 'So he's really my mate?' Sadly, my wolf wasn't responding to me at all, and I couldn't sense the mate bond between me and him. Just then, I noticed Derek's expression soften as if he had thought of something. He playfully tapped the tip of my nose, saying, "Alright, let's

