ISABELLA’S POV
My mind felt clouded while my whole body clung to Xavier’s. His touch was cool and electrifying, making me shiver from time to time. Yet, despite the coolness of his hands, an unbearable heat coursed through my body. It was too much, screaming at me to surrender, to let go and succumb to him completely.
At that moment, I craved him like nothing else. I wanted his touch everywhere. My wolf was purring inside, desperate to be claimed by our mate. I glanced up, meeting his eyes which was dark and intense, and flickering between green and black. The raw restraint in his gaze sent a jolt through me.
The loud pounding of my heart rang in my ears that I bet he should be also hearing it. The current pull of our mate bond was too strong, making me unable to resist.
“Xavier…” I w
