"See, I'm touching you. There is nothing to be afraid of. I've touched you before, and you liked it."
She found his words comforting. She glanced at his eyes and turned away. Victoria really wanted to know what he was thinking and feeling. Biting her lip, she forced herself to stare at him.
"Don't worry about it, little witch. Don't force yourself to do something you're not ready for."
"I'm ready for you. I want you. I don't know why. I need you, Lukas."
"It's the mating, Victoria. We're destined to be together."
"Then why do I feel something is missing?" she asked, voicing the pain in her heart. Something was missing between them.
Reaching out a hand, he snagged her around the waist. "Victoria, you only have to ask." His fingers spread out over the back of her hips and drew her to h
