“Mine.” The words spilled out from Jasper’s mouth as he stormed towards Terra. An overwhelming need of something he couldn’t understand drove him without thinking. Her hazel eyes captured him as her scent beckoned him closer. Her scent was like the most delicious blood he had ever tasted. It made his insides roll in a frenzy, wanting to mark her… to taste her. She was his mate. She was his. But right before he could reach her, Aken pulled her back protectively. Which made Jasper halt. He glared at Aken with his possessive eyes. And for a moment . . . it appeared he was actually crazy enough to consider taking her from the deity in front of him.
Aken held his gaze on Jasper. “Wait.” His deep voice radiated with authority as he glared at Jasper. He waited until he saw the vampire’s eye colo
