ALEK POV
The moment my fangs pierced her soft skin, right where her collarbones joined, a shudder ran down my spine. The world tilted, the bond snapping into place—halfway, at least—but already I felt it thrumming beneath my skin, a raw power that tied Amber to me and my brothers. It flooded my veins like liquid fire, spreading warmth to every nerve, every fiber of my being. Night let out a deep, satisfied growl, reveling in the moment we had long craved. Mine. Ours.
Amber gasped, her body arching into me as I licked over the fresh mark, sealing it. Her breath was hot against my cheek, uneven and trembling. My eyes locked onto hers—brilliant blue, slightly unfocused, drowning in something I knew mirrored my own hunger. My perfect treasure. My beloved mate.
A deep possessiveness settled
