Katia tried to explain, but Cahir wouldn't give her a chance.
"If it weren't for the mate bond," Cahir's voice was full of malice, "I would have killed you already. I should have listened to Aiden. I should have rejected you."
"But I can't," Cahir continued. "Because you're my mate. Even though all you want is to go back to that bastard, even though you can't wait to leave me..."
He suddenly leaned down, his lips against her ear.
"I'll never let you go. Don't even think about going back there. Don't think about seeing him again. You'll stay here until your flesh rots and you're buried deep in the ground."
Katia trembled all over.
She suddenly pushed Cahir away and sat up on the bed.
"I hate him!" she screamed out, tears finally pouring down her face. "Do you hear me?
