Ayla’s POV
The moment the words left my lips, something feral unlocked in Kael.
His glowing red eyes flashed with pure predatory hunger. The injured alpha was gone and in his place was the wolf who had waited too long for his mate. He flipped us so fast my back hit the mattress with a soft bounce, his massive body caging me in. The air between us crackled, thick and heavy, like it was feeding on our desire.
“Careful what you wish for, little wolf,” he growled against my throat, voice so low it vibrated straight to my core. “Because I’m about to ruin you.”
His mouth crashed back onto mine, no longer testing, it was claiming now. His tongue stroked deep, demanding, while one large hand shoved my shirt up and over my head in one rough motion. Cool air kissed my heated skin for only a se
