**Evelina's POV**
The grass under my bare body wasn’t itchy like I’d expected. It was cool, soft, inviting.
“Are you sure you want to do this?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper as I watched him undo the buttons on his shirt.
“It will strengthen our bond and you,” Gabe answered, sinking down next to me in the middle of the circle formed by the candles.
He pressed his body to mine and I felt that familiar flush of desire take over. I could never get enough of my mate. And everything was intensified now that our bond wasn't being blocked.
An electric current seemed to course through me with every touch; his lips against mine, his hands tracing their way across my skin.
“I want to try something first,” he murmured, lips against my neck as I felt my core becoming wet instantly.
