Harper

“I want you to let me love you, Harper, to put you first, and for you to be everything to me. I hope that I can one day be those things to you.

“Come back to me, beautiful,” Josh kisses my hand, and the sparks ignite throughout my body, bringing me to life. “I need you, baby.”

My heart hammers in my chest. Something compels me to believe what Josh is saying. He doesn’t just want my body; he wants my heart and trust.

Zara pulls back completely, allowing me to look upon Josh as my mate for the first time. A tear falls from my eye when he cups my cheek.

“Josh,” I whisper his name while reaching for him. He takes m