Kelly
Was this what a mate bond felt like? Even without my wolf, the attraction was undeniable; magnetic and consuming. Every instinct screamed that he was mine and I was his. It was dizzying.
He brushed a strand of hair from my face, his thumb grazing my cheekbone tenderly. “The more time we spend alone,” he murmured, “the quicker my restraint fades. I’ll leave you to rest for now. Tomorrow we’ll talk more about your plan for revenge.”
I nodded because words wouldn’t come. My throat felt tight, the aftertaste of his kiss still lingering on my tongue.
He straightened and pressed a kiss to my forehead, slow and soft. “Goodnight. Have a good rest.”
“You too,” I managed, barely above a whisper.
He smiled, stood up and walked toward the door. Each step away from me felt like a thread bei
