Chapter 4

Roxanne's POV:

"I told you to be gentle with her, didn't I?" I heard a deep voice with an accent say, followed by an intimidating hiss.

"I'm sorry, master. Next time, I'll be careful," a lighter male voice responded.

"There won't be a next time, you..." The words were cut short when I opened my eyes and slowly sat upright, touching my head.

I still felt somehow dizzy, and my headache was killing me.

"Leave," came a dominant command that made me feel uncomfortable. I found myself trying to stand up before I lost my balance.

I was about to hit the ground when a large arm went around my waist and held me.

The headache instantly subsided, replaced by beautiful tingles that spread throughout my entire body.

My wolf was as shocked as she was concerned for us. I, too, was stunned.

I carefully turned with widened eyes to look at the man who was holding me.

No matter what, he was my mate! I could feel it, and so could my wolf.

The room was somehow dark, so I couldn't make out his fa