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Klaus floated in a haze of bliss. He had his mate in his arms, his mark on her shoulder, and everything was right with the world.

Soon, he’d push himself to full consciousness and wake his little woman for another round. If she thought they were done for the night, she’d better think again. But for now, he’d content himself with a light nap while he gathered his strength.

He’d drifted for a while, how long he didn’t know, when Davina stirred. She sat up and gazed at him. Not quite ready to start making love again, he rolled to his back and let her look her fill. He concentrated on keeping his breathing slow and steady, wondering what she’d do. Try to seduce him? If she looked much longer, his cock would rise to the occasion sooner than he’d planned.

Then she got out of bed. He cracked his eyes to see her dressing. Where did she think she was going?

Out, apparently. He feigned sleep while she opened the door and slipped into the hallway. The pain that stabbed through his heart nearly s