Ethan Pov I am gobsmacked that she almost said those words. I knew she was fighting us and denying the bond but I didn’t think she would go this far. We reacted on instinct when we tackled Emerald to the ground. Gently obviously, we would never hurt our mate. Then I saw the determined in look her eyes. The second Elijah removes his hand she will say it. A quick glance at Elijah confirmed he knew it too. I had to think quick. I need Emerald to feel the tingles, the buzz of desire. She is going to hate me for this, but she currently hates me anyway. ‘Do it’ my wolf demands. I swipe Elijah’s hand out the way and replace it with my mouth. I just keep my lips lightly touching hers, not forcing her into anything. It takes everything I have to restrain my wolf. Being this close to Emeral

