My heart was still racing as I reached my bedroom. No one had ever kissed me like that.
He was so confident, so forceful, and the way he moved his lips and tongue.... I squealed into my pillow.
What is wrong with me? It was only hours ago that I wanted to reject him. Only hours ago, the King threatened Eric just to get me to accept Derick, and now my stupid heart was pounding wildly at the mere thought of him.
"It's the bond," Clara pointed out, "He's our soul mate. It's only natural to be drawn to him."
"But... I had so many plans for my life," I pointed out, "How can one man just show up and change everything?"
"I guess the path we chose wasn't one the Goddess wanted us to walk down. We should trust her and trust mate. I like him and Dash. I think they really will treat us well."
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