Ayla’s POV
All I could think about was him—my mate. Every rational thought, every attempt to control my wolf fell apart when he was near. My mind screamed for restraint, but my body had its own urgent need.
I tried so hard to keep it in, but my restraint exploded the moment he got near me.
Earlier today, a storm of emotions had raged through me: anger, then bitter hatred, especially after overhearing Kael speak with that old man. That hatred had twisted into pain, then sadness and now uncontrollable desire– all directed at the man the goddess chose to be mated to me.
I didn’t notice when I rose to my feet and grabbed Kael by his shirt before slamming my lips into his.
Something raw, primal and scorching rose from within me as my mouth found his. Every nerve in my body came alive. It
