River's POV:
As Mari came, I felt her whole body react. I growled softly. Something about her was begging me to breed her. I swallowed hard and shook my head softly to keep my wits. I pulled my hips back just in time as I came. I looked down to see her eyes glow softly and then fade. What the heck was that about? I could still smell her heat strongly though. I took a few moments to shake off that odd feeling through our bond. It was almost like our bond was trying to hypnotize me.
As I was standing there, Mari whimpered softly. Her heat was building again. Why was it painful for her? Why was her heat so intense? She whined softly and I shook my head lightly. Not important. I could ask Maddie about it later. Right now my mate was in pain and I could help. I pressed my fingers against her
