MARA “Stop struggling!” Kael’s growl was as cold as the night outside. I stopped floundering and simply gave myself to him just as he wanted. Kael is my mate and despite him attempting to force himself on me, I would enjoy anything he would do to me at least I had earlier enjoyed him fingering me. I didn’t want to. But I couldn’t stop. My mate, my so-called fated mate, had become my captor, and there was no iota of help in sight. My heart hammered like a war drum, drowning out all other sounds. “Kael, don’t waste time,” Lola hissed from the doorway. Her arms were crossed in a rigid and defensive manner. Jealousy dripped from each spoken word. “Lola, you’re not helping, what is it?” Kael snapped. “Reject her first!” She barked at him. “Do it now! I refuse to stand here and let h

