Valtira. I could feel the mate bond crackling like a live wire between us. Worst of all, I could feel my body heat up, my resolve weakening as his gaze burned into mine. Then, it all happened. One second, we were staring at each other, our breathing ragged in the corner. Then, he closed the gap between us, his lips smashing against mine. His kiss was demanding, aggressive almostㅡ exactly what I needed right now. My hands instinctively grabbed his shirt, fingers curling into the fabric as if trying to push him away but ending up pulling him closer instead. The mate bond was screaming in my head,"Kiss him back." "Take what you need.” His tongue pushed past my lips, exploring new territory. Not just exploring, claiming. And I found myself aching for more. The pulsing heat between us

