Ash couldn’t hold back anymore. He was finally holding his mate in his arms, and he wanted to worship her… to worship her body… to devour her inviting lips. He tried to resist. He genuinely tried to pull back and keep his promise, but it was physically impossible when their bodies were already touching, and when her lips were just an inch away. “f**k it!” he muttered under his breath. He leaned in and crashed his lips against hers, capturing all her softness and innocence in his mouth. The moment their lips touches, Ash felt as if time stopped, as if everyone around him was moving in slow motion allowing him to savor the moment for a longer time. Bella did not react at first. Not because she did not want to kiss him but because she was surprised by his passionate embrace and his sensu

