Kaiden’s Point of View
I smiled faintly as the memory of the stables played in my mind. Avery’s laughter had been soft, genuine, and the way her eyes sparkled when she smiled, it was something I couldn’t forget. The feel of her lips on mine sent a wave of warmth through me, making me exhale deeply.
"You’re thinking about her again, aren’t you?," Slade’s voice echoed in my mind, teasing and smug.
"Not now, Slade," I muttered, pinching the bridge of my nose.
"Oh, no, no, no, no. We’re talking about this, you don’t get to shut me out. You kissed her, Kaiden. How does it feel to hold our mate, hmm? To taste her lips?"
I groaned, wishing I could shove his voice out of my head. "She’s not our mate."
Slade snorted. "Keep telling yourself that, you stubborn fool. That bond you’re feeling? Th
