Lucien: Beat that David, I thought scornfully in my head. I kissed down her neck, her body relaxing in my arms. My mouth sucked on a certain spot on her neck, and when I heard Raleigh intake a sharp breath, I knew that's where I'd mark her. I broke away from her. I knew she wasn't ready for this, she was still taking everything in. But with heat only weeks away and Caspian giving me migraines, I had to ask her. "Raleigh?" "Hm?" "When can I mark you?" Raleigh's once closed eyes snapped open and she looked at me, confused. "What's a mark?" She asked. "A mark is like my...seal. My seal of protection and claim to you, and my warning to other males to back off." I explained. Raleigh hummed. "Like the one on your cheek?" She asked. I nodded. "Yes, like the one on my

