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Ashton’s POV What the hell was I doing? Everything about her just tastes and smells so good. Her lips are soft and sweet. I thought she would try

to push me off her, but she didn’t. She stood limp against the wall; he eyes fluttered shut as soon as I made contact with her.

I bit onto her bottom lip; something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.

I nibbled on it; drawing it firmly into my mouth and sucking on it like it was a piece of candy. Once I released it, I paused the kiss.

I didn’t push it any further than that. As much as I wanted to continue the embrace, I had to stop myself. She was breathing heavily; I watched as her chest heaved up and down. Her eyes remained closed, and

her fair complexion was turning cherry red. “Our mate is growing extremely warm. If you aren’t careful, she will go into heat.” No.

I couldn’t let that happen. I had to get out of here. “Take a cold shower,” I muttered.

I left without another word. …

Sheryl’s POV

“Oh, my goddess!!!” Val screamed, rattling m