lounging on a tree branch above. His intense stare sent shive

re?" I questioned, my t

woods but no. I did have a feeling that you might come

self, extending his hand. "Ashley S

cast a shadow, evoking a mixture of emoti

vously. "What brought

onded, not breaking eye contact a

usually come here for some quiet time," I lie

suggested, "You w

lf blurting out, "Yes, I'd love to." Heading to

unfolding events lingered in the air. I resisted the urge t

He hadn't been gone for ten seconds when someone splashed beer

ched for tissues to dab my neck. The beer tra

diot had the nerve to sm

c he was being. "I want you to a

, you gotta dance with me."

to dance with y

lly, Trent chose that

y." Trent said in a v

g to do, grey man?

intruder's face to collide with the table. The impact rattled glasses and uten

y," Trent's voice was stern and unyielding. "Or

ents as everyone paused what they were doing to look at us

stranger yelled,

the pressure on the man's face. released him, and the

ou ok

m o

knows I couldn't possibl

as we walked, my eyes drifting to his bulgi

I said as I reached my door, step

e replied, his tone

not meeting his eyes."I

et to have that d

our silent compa

d I got to see his back view as he walked away. I can't believe I miss him already. I couldn't stop

with my mind, he suddenl

t quite convinced that m

later, we were both in my r

he said. "I cou

closing the distance between us. I couldn't th

en us. I know you're my mate, but if you don't feel it too, I'll climb right o

onate, fiery kiss that made my body come alive. Heat su

y it, darling!" He whi

heart pounding in my ches

his waist, consumed by the intoxicating kiss. Trent broke the kiss only to undo my zip, lett

er of the bed, his fingers ski

es of pleasure coursing through me. The sensations wer

ms of desire. With a swift movement, he undid his pants, revealing his har

but he chuckled,

n. "You're made to take me." He teased my entrance, slowly entering me. The pain mi

ing shivers down my spine. I moaned as he began moving, a s

ed with strong feelings, challenges, and a love that would test how much our hearts and souls could handle. Our deep

would happen next. He was about to leave a mark, to

d I held my breath. I craved to feel his mark, his