AARON POV
I was damn proud of myself. The date had gone smoothly—perfect, even. Amber was having a great time, and so was I. If she was happy, I was happy. Simple as that. That was how a strong mate bond should be.
Now it was time to head back home, but the night wasn’t over. I had planned something special for my sweet mate, with a little help from my brothers.
As soon as we climbed into the SUV, I glanced at Amber. She was still smiling, her eyes bright with happiness. Carefree. As she always should be.
Goddess, did I love her.
I didn’t even think before leaning over and kissing her. Her sweet taste flooded my senses, her lips soft and eager against mine. The way she responded to my kiss, the way her tongue met mine—it sent fire through my veins. My body reacted instantly, h
