I have always wanted you, Jett, but our mating scares me because of my parents―”
“And because of all of my flirting and teasing,” Jett said in defeat and dropped his hands from Zev’s face, as his eyes filled with pain and regret. Jett turned away from Zev and ran a hand over his head as he whispered, “No wonder you pushed me away and thought I was a whore.”
Zev quickly came up behind Jett and wrapped his arms around Jett’s waist, holding him close.
“But I have never thought of you like that, Jett. I swear,” Zev pleaded. The tears broke free from his eyes as he spoke and rolled down his face. “I wanted you so much. My dragon wanted you like his life depended on it, but I was terrified that if we mated, or if I even acknowledged you as my mate, that we would start treating each other like
