Instead of taking the flowers, I pull him into a hug, holding him tightly. “Thank you, Cathal.”His arms come around me and hold me as I feel tears running down my cheeks. It’s been a very long time since someone has shown me such a simple act of kindness.He puts his mouth to my ear. “I love you, A
DimitriThe difference between Ayda when she’s interacting with my son and interacting with me is glaringly apparent. With Cathal, she’s relaxed and easy-going, smiling easily at him. With me, it’s as if she’s always waiting for me to do something to hurt her. I hate her first mate, and I’m glad he’
“But, dad…”“NOW, Cathal!” I don’t want him to see her like this. I don’t want anyone to see her like this.“Yes, dad,” he mumbles and after glancing at Ayda he leaves the room, closing the door. The moment he’s gone, she falls to her knees.“Ayda,” I say, worried that she’ll cut herself, but also w
I lean in and press my lips to hers. When I pull back, she’s looking at me curiously again.“Cathal said you wanted to kiss me more.”“I do. I want to kiss you a lot. Do you like my kisses?”She nods, a very small smile on her face. It’s a win and I’ll take it.“You can kiss me back, you know. I’d l
AydaI’ve never felt so cared for, so loved. I don’t know if it will last, but I hope it does.I had been so sure that I was going to be punished. But instead, Dimitri held me, comforted me and then carried me like I was precious to him so he could clean the cut on my knee. And he clarified the rule
“She is my mate, my second chance mate.” There are a lot of gasps and hundreds of pairs of eyes turn to me. I feel both Cathal and Dimitri gently squeeze my hands.“What some of you may not know, is that during our last attack by Masuzyo,” I flinch, hearing my previous mate’s name. “I had taken Cath
DimitriWhen my mate said she likes my touch and my kisses, she wasn’t kidding. I’m practically giddy with excitement to have her alone. I know I can’t push her too much yet, but if she enjoys my touch, enjoys kissing, I can open up an entirely new world of pleasure to her.It’s obvious that her mat
“You said I couldn’t be naked in front of others, but it was okay in here when it’s just us. The clothes feel scratchy, but I can put them back on…”“No. No, you’re right. I did say that, and this is our room. I want you to always feel comfortable in this room. But, Ayda, you need to realize that se