Dove pov Steam swells around me, casting a ghostly hue throughout the bathroom. Between my legs is a still healing mark, although Matthias' gaze is trained too closely on my breasts to notice. "I'm going to spend some time between your legs, then I'm going to bend you over and f**k the thought of that Alpha out of your pretty little head," he promises, wandering closer. "I like the sound of that." I bite down on my lip to pull back my smile as I turn the taps off and step into the bath. My steps are purposeful, keeping the mark hidden as I slowly sink into the deliciously warm water. This feels new again, exciting. There is a reason why Matthias has seduced me for so long, and I'm starting to remember it again. I just need to keep my eyes open, for every time I close them, a certain

