-Karen’s point of view-
A palpable tension lingered between Mason and me as the new day unfolded, punctuated by an awkward silence that mirrored the unresolved issues brewing beneath the surface. He was angry but he wasn't lashing out, although I understand the object of his anger.
My own desires warred within me. Mason was undoubtedly alluring, a magnetic pull that, under different circumstances, would have been hard to resist. Yet, the stakes were high, and the consequences of allowing him too close, both physically and emotionally, were too great.
Allowing him to mark me was a prospect I dare not venture into or it would spell my own demise.
Being his mate was making things easy for me to get close to Olivia, a critical part of my intricate plan. However, the intricacies of a mate b
