Ava's POV With a satisfied smirk on my lips, I walked over to the room that Vincenzo and I now share. I managed to sneak out of Colton's room carefully, making sure not to attract any suspicious stares. Being acknowledged as Vincenzo's mate and bearing his mark, it's perfectly fine for us to share the same room. They believe that being close will strengthen our mate bond even more. Mate bond... What a joke! As I twisted the doorknob and quietly walked into the room, I was suddenly startled by a deep voice from the far end. "Where have you been?" Sighs. With an eye roll, I quickly pushed away the chill in my gaze and turned to face him. A sad smile formed on my lips as I responded, "Are you doubting my every move now?" I asked him, seductively swarming my hips side to side

