Lance POV I almost couldn't believe it when Celeste gave me permission to mark her. I knew she had another mate, so I wasn't sure if she would be willing or not, but that didn't stop her from accepting me as her mate, and I was thrilled. I wasted no time elongating my canines, as I smelled her sweet scent. The second I sank my canines into her sweet spot, our mate bond instantly strengthened, and it was the best feeling in the world. Both of our cats were purring like crazy, and that only made the moment even more special. After I licked the wound I gave her, I huskily mumbled, "Mark me, mate." When her canines pierced my neck a few seconds later, it stung for just a second, then pleasure coursed through my body, as our mate bond strengthened even more. As soon as Celes