I had thought running pack when things were rough could be tiring. Continuing to function after a battle, or after a difficult session of training... but, no, Evelyn’s heat was something else. My whole body ached. Drained was not even covering it. I think every part of my body throbbed in discomfort. Parts that I don't even think were meant to ache were aching. I had sweated so hard I think I could be dehydrated. And now, I swore I felt like I was going to fall apart.
Making love to my mate had easily become my favorite pastime. Pleasing her brought a satisfaction to me that I could not describe. But the vigorous nature of heat was on a different level, and one I was perhaps not able to keep up with. Looking back, I truly regretted not training...
‘Getting too old, old timer?’ Atlas jo
