Emma POV
I kept telling myself I was not to let him get this close right now, even if I needed him. The sight of him with Liz would only intensify the pain of our separation if I did. I reminded myself not to fall in love with him just yet, despite him being my mate. But no matter how much I desired to maintain a small distance, I couldn't resist. The reality was that, deep down, I longed for him to hold me, to kiss me. I yearned to feel our bond, to truly know every little thing about him. Each passing day only deepened my affection for him.
He was a sight to behold, his chiseled physique a testament to countless hours of hard work and dedication. Every muscle rippled under his taut, skin, evidence of the time he spent perfecting himself. But it wasn't just his body that caught my atten
