*Claire* What on earth just happened? I raised a hand to my swollen lips, tears still pooling in my eyes as I sat in a daze. My lips tingled as I still felt Jared's warm ones against them. He hadn't just kissed me that time. I swallowed thickly. I kissed him back. I responded and wanted to do so much more with him. I wanted him to touch me and feel me. I loved the feeling of his body pressing against mine. More tears trailed down my cheeks as the shocking realization slammed into me. I wanted him. I was hurt that he didn't fully trust me for not killing Rob. I was jealous that Amanda was his mate. I was furious that he threw me in the lake for Goddess' judgment, and I was so angry that he didn't come to rescue me from Reeva even though deep down I knew none of the other warriors, K

