Eliza I stare at Kai in horror. Why? Because before he marked me, I found him irresistible. I found him charming, but now that he has made love to me and claimed me? It feels like I’m overcome with a second heat! While hyperventilating, I sit up in bed. Kai looks me over with a worried glance, and I run my fingers through my hair, staring down at my feet. “This can’t be happening...” “What’s wrong?” “Everything!” I turn to face him then. “You didn’t tell me that there would be a mate bond between us after you marked me!” His lips twitch. “I said a dragon chooses their mate.” “But nothing about a mate bond!” I argue. He sits up, clearly amused, while his eyes roam over me. “Is the mate bond a problem?” “Well, yes!” I damn near shout. “We just had s*x, and now, when I look at you, my

