Alpha Theon burst into laughter, his eyes sparkling with amusement. I felt like a fool, unable to do anything but stare at him as he laughed so hard he had to hold his sides.
When he finally composed himself, he said, "You're so funny," his fingers caressing my cheeks.
A jolt of electricity ran through my body at his touch, and I hated myself for reacting this way. I told myself it was just the mate bond, nothing more. There was no way I could actually like him.
He pulled me closer, his breath hot against my face, and I found myself lost in his golden eyes. They were mesmerizing, and I couldn't deny being drawn to them.
He used his free hand to gently pull my hair aside, his fingers grazing my skin.
"What did you just say?" he asked, his voice low and husky.
But I couldn't speak. A
