(MATE’S SHADOW) ARIANNE’S POV ‘MATE!’ My entire world froze, for a second and more. Along with it, my consciousness is somewhat pulled deeper down into nothingness and darkness. Darkness that doesn’t sound and not at all screaming danger or death. Instead, it surges with the desirable chill down my spine as warmth engulfs me whole. My heart is somehow being squeezed, but I am not struggling nor I am feeling any discomfort or pain. Instead, a drowning desire, a connection, and a ringing lust are wrapping me whole as my consciousness is screaming. ‘MATE! MATE! MATE!’ It’s screaming, wanting something, no someone, and immediately as it is slowly getting out of control. But what’s more, I am picturing the face and the very image of, “My Wolf?” I whisper in utter surprise. Now a bit

