"Always," he said against her mouth, crushing her to him, "I will always catch you, pet. Didn't I make that clear last night?"
After a few passionate kisses and a little maneuvering, she sat astride her man in her office chair, praying the door was locked.
"I was confused this morning," she hid her face in the crook of his neck. Embarrassment heating her cheeks.
"You should've woken me, pet."
"I know. I'm sorry. I just didn't want to overstay my welcome."
At that he frowned. Pushing her hair back from her face with his long fingers, Avail leaned his forehead against hers.
"I know this is fast. But like I explained, though apparently not that well, you are my Mate. Stephanie, you are my promised one. The sole being in the entire universe created for me and me alone. You accepted my Ma
