The moment that my mate smashed his lips into mine, everything else started to fade away. My eyes were wide, and I was frozen in my place. I've never been kissed before. Not one time. Romantic relationships never interested me. I've spent all of these years punishing myself for my sins. I never even thought about being with a man. Well, perhaps that's a lie. Part of me secretly hoped that I would have a mate. I would daydream about meeting someone who would understand me. Someone to have children with. A family of my own... But I knew that was impossible. I am undeserving of a mate. No God would grant me another half. Not to mention that I'm a made Vampire. I can't have kids, and I don't deserve a family. "Why are you not kissing me back?" My mate asked. "I-I, uh, I-I..." I stuttered