THALIA I didn’t think our conversation would end like this. Rael’s lips brushed my neck; his skin is warm, and the friction between us is enough to bring me to the other side of madness. The one that actually felt good. The soft nip on my shoulder made me gasp. I covered my mouth, desperately trying to stop myself from moaning loudly. His mouth lingered on where he could easily mark me, sink his fangs, and seal our bond for good. Dangerously close, sending heat spiraling through my spine that made my thoughts hazier than they already were. “Rael,” I called his name helplessly, “Alpha.” I said his name on a shaky breath, intending to slow him down and reclaim some sense of control. But instead, I found myself tilting my head, offering him more without another word. “I missed you,” h

