Her Mate 1

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Her Mate 1

Ashier paced back and forth in his chamber, sweat pouring down his forehead. It was like his body was on fire, every nerve ending was ablaze with a pain that seemed to radiate from his very soul. He knew what this was - it was the mate bond, and his mate was on her heat. But he didn't want to accept it. He didn't want to be tied down to anyone, he wanted to be free to do as he pleased, but the more he fought it, the more the pain intensified. He didn’t want to be with anyone yet, especially not the weak human girl, Blair.

He gritted his teeth, trying to hold back a cry of pain. He knew he couldn't keep this up much longer. The bond was too strong, too powerful. He needed to accept it, to embrace it. But how could he, when he was fated to be with someone as weak as a human? How could he be tied to someone who clan killed his parents and betrayed the trust of his people? That was impossible.

The pain grew worse, and he collapsed to the floor, clutching at