He dropped beside her on the bed, only to pull her into his sweaty embrace. “Are you okay?” “Am I okay?” She glanced up into his worried gaze. “Why didn’t anyone tell me that mating meant I’d get the most amazing s*x of my life?” He lifted his brows. “Would it have made a difference for you?” “Hell yes! I would’ve let you do this to me years ago if that was the case.” She snuggled into his muscled body and ran her hand up and down his chest. He chuckled. “So you mean you only want me for my body?” “Oh no! I want you for your body and sex.” She grinned. She slid up his body, brought her face close to his and gave him a kiss. Then she dropped her head into the curve of his shoulder. A strange happiness curled into her heart and bloomed with every breath. She had a mate now. She wasn’t

