Finley cut gems captivated and possessed my eyes as my eyelashes flittered open, the deep cerulean flickered with a hint of gold as I drew myself further into the arms of the man who held me. His face was burned in my tranced mind as his scent consumed and swept me away. My hands glided along the groves of his body as my fingertips caressed ancient scars, the images of the countless fights the man had fought as I stood on the sidelines, ready to pounce I those who harmed what was mine. The images depicted a beauty with golden hair, who stood out amongst her surrounding and who stood proudly next to the alpha she claimed as her mate. I have felt this body far longer than I have existed, the thought muddied my mind as I tilted my head upwards and placed light kisses along his jaw line. His

