Dax POV
"No, it's not," I growled, not looking away from her as I reach out and take hold of her hand, which is trembling. "I can simply reject whoever it is. Take you as my chosen mate."
"You would be hurting yourself," she said thickly, "the moon goddess doesn't make mistakes when it comes to granting us our mates. I won't let you sacrifice something so sacred for the likes of me."
"The likes of you?" I said quietly, "Riley, do you have any idea what you mean to me? You've turned my whole world upside down since I met you. God, that kiss the other day," I groaned as she stared at me, "I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. In fact..." I trailed off, and before she could move, I leaned in, pressing my lips to hers again.
Instantly, heat sweeps through me. I breathe in her sce
