Dakota shot him a glance. “I will not be bonded by some stupid mate bond.” Nathan walked over to her and sat next to her. “I am sorry that you cannot have Rick as well.” “Liar,” Dakota pouted. “Ok, not sorry. Really happy, actually,” Nathan chuckled and tickled her. “Don’t, I am heartbroken,” Dakota pouted. Nathan wrapped his hand around her head and pulled her in for a kiss, “I still love you.” Dakota looked up at him, “good thing you are so good in the sack, or else I would have really been sad.” Dakota reached for his pants, but Nathan grabbed her hands, “not until you claim me as your forever mate.” “You are joking, right?” Dakota asked in disbelieve. “No, princess,” Nathan said and tapped her nose before standing up. “Urg,” Dakota exclaimed and fell backward on the so

