Riley's POV Silence hung thick and tense in the air. He stared at me. Even though he hadn't moved, I could feel his scent growing darker, heavier, more aggressive. Shit. He was mad. Really mad. I swallowed quietly, wondering if I'd pushed things too far. No Lycan could stand to see his mate make out with another guy. And he was especially proud. So I cleared my throat, trying to change the subject. "Hey, my mom asked you to come home with m—" I didn't get to finish. Because the next second, he suddenly grabbed my throat and crushed his lips against mine. This kiss was even more intense than the last time—the time he found out I was going on a date with Odin. Last time, he bit my lip until it bled. This time, he was even rougher. It felt like he was trying to devour me whole. "s**t…

