The almost four-hour flight to New Orleans was excruciating— the intense longing that Liam had felt after his bond to Charlotte had solidified hadn’t eased at all. Their bonding ceremony had solidified their bond, but it wouldn’t be permanent until they made love, which is why his body had been craving his mate’s touch since they’d said the final ‘We do’.
He wanted their first time after the ceremony to be special though, so despite the temptation he’d had to complete the final step in strengthening their bond before they left for the airport, Liam had waited. After all, it was either make love to Charlotte in the forest, in his car, or in the bed waiting for them in a hotel in New Orleans, and Liam knew which option would make it more special for Charlotte.
Unfortunately, his body had
